Kanoneiland Crime Statistics

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

A88/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+90% vs 2024

Crime Rate

429

per 100k

Safety Score

88/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

17,727

Crime Breakdown — Kanoneiland (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	24	42.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	28.1%
Attempted murder	contact	5	8.8%
Rape	contact	5	8.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	4	7.0%
Common assault	contact	4	7.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	7.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	5.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	5.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	1.8%
Murder	contact	1	1.8%
Stock Theft	property	1	1.8%
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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
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%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kanoneiland Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kanoneiland Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kanoneiland Safe?

Yes, Kanoneiland is relatively safe.

Kanoneiland scores 88/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 429 per 100,000 people, Kanoneiland sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kanoneiland can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-86%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+90%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

42% of all crime

Rank in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

4/16

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Kanoneiland

In 2025, Kanoneiland recorded 57 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kanoneiland is Drug-Related Crime with 24 reported cases (42.1% of all crime in Kanoneiland), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 16 cases (28.1%) and Attempted murder at 5 cases (8.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kanoneiland has increased by 90%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kanoneiland area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kanoneiland?

The most reported crimes in Kanoneiland are Drug-Related Crime (24 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (16 cases), Attempted murder (5 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kanoneiland has a crime rate of 429 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)
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)
Keimoes	17,727	595	4,473	F (22)