Business Burglary in John Taolo Gaetsewe
SAPS definition: “[Burglary at non-residential premises] is a crime committed by a person who unlawfully and intentionally breaks into a building or similar structure, which is not used for human habitation and does not form part of residential premises, with the intention to commit a crime on the premises.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 105 business burglary cases across 12 John Taolo Gaetsewe precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 5.4% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 20% of the Northern Cape's 529 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is business burglary rising or falling in John Taolo Gaetsewe?
Which John Taolo Gaetsewe precincts report the most business burglary?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All John Taolo Gaetsewe precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kuruman | 40 | 36 → 40 |
| Mothibistad | 20 | 30 → 20 |
| Batlharos | 10 | 8 → 10 |
| Kathu | 6 | 10 → 6 |
| Severn | 6 | 3 → 6 |
| Tsineng | 6 | 10 → 6 |
| Wrenchville | 6 | 5 → 6 |
| Bothithong | 4 | 5 → 4 |
| Olifantshoek | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Siyathemba | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Deben | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Heuningvlei | 1 | 0 → 1 |