Namakwa Crime Statistics
Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
3,252
14.8%
Crime Rate per 100k
2,184
Population
148,925
Precincts
23
Is Namakwa Safe?
Namakwa recorded a crime rate of 2,184 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 42% below the Northern Cape provincial average of 3,767 per 100,000. Of the 23 police precincts in Namakwa, 11 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 8 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 14.8% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Namakwa
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springbok | 6,475 | 654 | 13,467 | F (2) |
| Nababeep | 6,475 | 535 | 11,012 | F (3) |
| Calvinia | 6,475 | 444 | 9,143 | F (6) |
| Port Nolloth | 6,475 | 226 | 4,649 | F (21) |
| Pofadder | 6,475 | 210 | 4,324 | F (23) |
| Steinkopf | 6,475 | 133 | 2,734 | D (42) |
| Kamieskroon | 6,475 | 107 | 2,208 | D (48) |
| Williston | 6,475 | 105 | 2,162 | D (49) |
| Brandvlei | 6,475 | 101 | 2,085 | C (50) |
| Garies | 6,475 | 86 | 1,776 | C (56) |
Namakwa Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Namakwa Crime Breakdown (2025)
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