Rietfontein Crime Statistics

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

A87/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-3.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

434

per 100k

Safety Score

87/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

17,727

Crime Breakdown — Rietfontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	25	43.1%
Common assault	contact	13	22.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	20.7%
Stock Theft	property	11	19.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	8.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	3	5.2%
Rape	contact	3	5.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	1.7%
Murder	contact	1	1.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	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%
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%

Rietfontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rietfontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rietfontein Safe?

Yes, Rietfontein is relatively safe.

Rietfontein scores 87/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 434 per 100,000 people, Rietfontein sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Rietfontein can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-86%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-3.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

43% of all crime

Rank in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

5/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Rietfontein

In 2025, Rietfontein recorded 58 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rietfontein is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 25 reported cases (43.1% of all crime in Rietfontein), followed by Common assault at 13 cases (22.4%) and Drug-Related Crime at 12 cases (20.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rietfontein has decreased by 3.3%, a positive sign for the Rietfontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rietfontein?

The most reported crimes in Rietfontein are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (25 cases), Common assault (13 cases), Drug-Related Crime (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Rietfontein has a crime rate of 434 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)
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)