Postmasburg Crime Statistics

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

F3/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,445

+10% vs 2024

Crime Rate

10,870

per 100k

Safety Score

3/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

17,727

Crime Breakdown — Postmasburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	320	22.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	229	15.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	205	14.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	179	12.4%
Common assault	contact	145	10.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	113	7.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	113	7.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	100	6.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	97	6.7%
Attempted murder	contact	77	5.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	73	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	61	4.2%
Rape	contact	39	2.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	37	2.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	19	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	16	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	13	0.9%
Murder	contact	12	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Postmasburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Postmasburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Postmasburg Safe?

No, Postmasburg has high crime levels.

Postmasburg scores 3/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Postmasburg is 10,870 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Postmasburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+254%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+10%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

22% of all crime

Rank in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

15/16

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Postmasburg

In 2025, Postmasburg recorded 1,445 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Postmasburg is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 320 reported cases (22.1% of all crime in Postmasburg), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 229 cases (15.8%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 205 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Postmasburg has increased by 10%, indicating a worsening trend for the Postmasburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Postmasburg?

The most reported crimes in Postmasburg are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (320 cases), Drug-Related Crime (229 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (205 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Postmasburg has a crime rate of 10,870 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)