Williston Crime Statistics

Williston, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D49/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

105

+29.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,162

per 100k

Safety Score

49/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Williston (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	27	25.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	24	22.9%
Common assault	contact	23	21.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	16	15.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	10.5%
Attempted murder	contact	9	8.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	6.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	3	2.9%
Stock Theft	property	3	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	2.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.0%
Murder	contact	1	1.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	1.0%
Rape	contact	1	1.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	1.0%
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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Williston Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Williston Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Williston Safe?

Williston has moderate safety levels.

Williston scores 49/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Williston is 2,162 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Williston, especially at night.

vs National Average

-30%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+29.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

26% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

16/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Williston

In 2025, Williston recorded 105 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Williston is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 27 reported cases (25.7% of all crime in Williston), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 24 cases (22.9%) and Common assault at 23 cases (21.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Williston has increased by 29.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Williston area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Williston?

The most reported crimes in Williston are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (27 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (24 cases), Common assault (23 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Williston compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Williston has a crime rate of 2,162 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)