Onseepkans Crime Statistics

Onseepkans, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B65/100

Safe

Total Crimes

+65% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,359

per 100k

Safety Score

65/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Onseepkans (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	31.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	12	18.2%
Common assault	contact	12	18.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	9	13.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	13.6%
Stock Theft	property	5	7.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	6.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	6.1%
Rape	contact	4	6.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	4.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Onseepkans Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Onseepkans Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Onseepkans Safe?

Yes, Onseepkans is relatively safe.

Onseepkans scores 65/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,359 per 100,000 people, Onseepkans sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Onseepkans can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-56%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+65%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

32% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

11/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Onseepkans

In 2025, Onseepkans recorded 66 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Onseepkans is Burglary at residential premises with 21 reported cases (31.8% of all crime in Onseepkans), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 12 cases (18.2%) and Common assault at 12 cases (18.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Onseepkans has increased by 65%, indicating a worsening trend for the Onseepkans area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Onseepkans?

The most reported crimes in Onseepkans are Burglary at residential premises (21 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (12 cases), Common assault (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Onseepkans compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Onseepkans has a crime rate of 1,359 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is safer with a rate of 170 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Namakwa

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Middelpos	6,475	8	170	A (96)
Hondeklip Bay	6,475	33	680	A (81)
Aggeneys	6,475	36	741	B (79)
Vioolsdrif	6,475	41	849	B (77)
Komaggas	6,475	42	865	B (76)
Kleinsee	6,475	49	1,004	B (72)
Sutherland	6,475	50	1,035	B (72)
Alexander Bay	6,475	52	1,066	B (71)
Nieuwoudtville	6,475	55	1,127	B (70)
Loeriesfontein	6,475	58	1,189	B (69)