Lime Acres Crime Statistics

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

A81/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+29% vs 2024

Crime Rate

671

per 100k

Safety Score

81/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

17,727

Crime Breakdown — Lime Acres (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	31	34.8%
Common assault	contact	16	18.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	13.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	11	12.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	10.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	10.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	7	7.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	7.9%
Rape	contact	4	4.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	4.5%
Murder	contact	3	3.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	1.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	1.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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 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%

Lime Acres Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lime Acres Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lime Acres Safe?

Yes, Lime Acres is relatively safe.

Lime Acres scores 81/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 671 per 100,000 people, Lime Acres sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Lime Acres can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+29%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

35% of all crime

Rank in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

6/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Lime Acres

In 2025, Lime Acres recorded 89 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lime Acres is Burglary at residential premises with 31 reported cases (34.8% of all crime in Lime Acres), followed by Common assault at 16 cases (18.0%) and Drug-Related Crime at 12 cases (13.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lime Acres has increased by 29%, indicating a worsening trend for the Lime Acres area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lime Acres?

The most reported crimes in Lime Acres are Burglary at residential premises (31 cases), Common assault (16 cases), Drug-Related Crime (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Lime Acres has a crime rate of 671 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)
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)