Rape in John Taolo Gaetsewe
SAPS recorded 55 rape cases across 9 John Taolo Gaetsewe precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up from a very small prior-year base vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 19% of the Northern Cape's 284 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in John Taolo Gaetsewe?
Which John Taolo Gaetsewe precincts report the most rape?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mothibistad | 23 | 20 → 23 |
| Batlharos | 11 | 5 → 11 |
| Bothithong | 6 | 6 → 6 |
| Wrenchville | 5 | 3 → 5 |
| Severn | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Kuruman | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Olifantshoek | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Tsineng | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Deben | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Kathu | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Siyathemba | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Van Zylsrus | 0 | 1 → 0 |