Steinkopf Crime Statistics

Steinkopf, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D42/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

133

-10.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,734

per 100k

Safety Score

42/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Steinkopf (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	56	42.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	27	20.3%
Common assault	contact	25	18.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	12.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	13	9.8%
Attempted murder	contact	7	5.3%
Rape	contact	5	3.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	4	3.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	3.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	2.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.8%
Murder	contact	1	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
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 Assault	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%

Steinkopf Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Steinkopf Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Steinkopf Safe?

Steinkopf has moderate safety levels.

Steinkopf scores 42/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Steinkopf is 2,734 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Steinkopf, especially at night.

vs National Average

-11%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-10.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

42% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

18/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Steinkopf

In 2025, Steinkopf recorded 133 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Steinkopf is Drug-Related Crime with 56 reported cases (42.1% of all crime in Steinkopf), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 27 cases (20.3%) and Common assault at 25 cases (18.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Steinkopf has decreased by 10.7%, a positive sign for the Steinkopf community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Steinkopf?

The most reported crimes in Steinkopf are Drug-Related Crime (56 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (27 cases), Common assault (25 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Steinkopf compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Steinkopf has a crime rate of 2,734 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is safer with a rate of 170 per 100k.

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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)