Riemvasmaak Crime Statistics

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

A92/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-11.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

276

per 100k

Safety Score

92/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

17,727

Crime Breakdown — Riemvasmaak (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	11	29.7%
Common assault	contact	9	24.3%
Attempted murder	contact	5	13.5%
Stock Theft	property	5	13.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	10.8%
Rape	contact	4	10.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	8.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	8.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	8.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	2.7%
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%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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 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%

Riemvasmaak Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Riemvasmaak Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Riemvasmaak Safe?

Yes, Riemvasmaak is relatively safe.

Riemvasmaak scores 92/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 276 per 100,000 people, Riemvasmaak sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Riemvasmaak can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-91%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

2/16

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Riemvasmaak

In 2025, Riemvasmaak recorded 37 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Riemvasmaak is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 11 reported cases (29.7% of all crime in Riemvasmaak), followed by Common assault at 9 cases (24.3%) and Attempted murder at 5 cases (13.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Riemvasmaak has decreased by 11.9%, a positive sign for the Riemvasmaak community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Riemvasmaak?

The most reported crimes in Riemvasmaak are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (11 cases), Common assault (9 cases), Attempted murder (5 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Riemvasmaak has a crime rate of 276 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in ZF Mgcawu (Upington), Noenieput is safer with a rate of 51 per 100k.

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Kanoneiland	17,727	57	429	A (88)
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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)