Kakamas Crime Statistics

Kakamas, ZF Mgcawu (Upington), Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F10/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,027

-9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,723

per 100k

Safety Score

10/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

17,727

Crime Breakdown — Kakamas (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	212	20.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	204	19.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	193	18.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	133	13.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	124	12.1%
Attempted murder	contact	116	11.3%
Common assault	contact	100	9.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	39	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	3.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	37	3.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	25	2.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	24	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	23	2.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	23	2.2%
Rape	contact	16	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	1.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.4%
Murder	contact	4	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kakamas Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kakamas Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kakamas Safe?

No, Kakamas has high crime levels.

Kakamas scores 10/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kakamas is 7,723 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kakamas, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+152%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

13/16

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kakamas

In 2025, Kakamas recorded 1,027 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kakamas is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 212 reported cases (20.6% of all crime in Kakamas), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 204 cases (19.9%) and Drug-Related Crime at 193 cases (18.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kakamas has decreased by 9%, a positive sign for the Kakamas community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kakamas?

The most reported crimes in Kakamas are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (212 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (204 cases), Drug-Related Crime (193 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kakamas compare to other areas in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)?

Kakamas has a crime rate of 7,723 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in ZF Mgcawu (Upington), Noenieput is safer with a rate of 51 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Noenieput	17,727	7	51	A (99)
Riemvasmaak	17,727	37	276	A (92)
Witdraai	17,727	50	378	A (89)
Kanoneiland	17,727	57	429	A (88)
Rietfontein	17,727	58	434	A (87)
Lime Acres	17,727	89	671	A (81)
Augrabies	17,727	208	1,563	C (60)
Kenhardt	17,727	222	1,670	C (58)
Groblershoop	17,727	374	2,815	D (40)
Danielskuil	17,727	405	3,046	D (37)