ZF Mgcawu (Upington) Crime Statistics
ZF Mgcawu (Upington), Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
8,631
1.2%
Crime Rate per 100k
3,043
Population
283,632
Precincts
16
Is ZF Mgcawu (Upington) Safe?
ZF Mgcawu (Upington) recorded a crime rate of 3,043 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 19.2% below the Northern Cape provincial average of 3,767 per 100,000. Of the 16 police precincts in ZF Mgcawu (Upington), 6 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 8 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 1.2% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upington | 17,727 | 2,136 | 16,066 | F (1) |
| Postmasburg | 17,727 | 1,445 | 10,870 | F (3) |
| Rosedale | 17,727 | 1,309 | 9,844 | F (5) |
| Kakamas | 17,727 | 1,027 | 7,723 | F (10) |
| Pabalello | 17,727 | 612 | 4,603 | F (21) |
| Keimoes | 17,727 | 595 | 4,473 | F (22) |
| Danielskuil | 17,727 | 405 | 3,046 | D (37) |
| Groblershoop | 17,727 | 374 | 2,815 | D (40) |
| Kenhardt | 17,727 | 222 | 1,670 | C (58) |
| Augrabies | 17,727 | 208 | 1,563 | C (60) |
ZF Mgcawu (Upington) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
ZF Mgcawu (Upington) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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