Which Northern Cape police precincts had the biggest decrease in reported crime vs Apr–Dec 2024?

Based on SAPS 2025-2026 vs 2024-2025 statistics, 46 of Northern Cape's 92 police precincts reported less crime than the previous year. The largest decreases were at Plooysburg (-72.7%), Norvalspont (-67.5%), Kuyasa (-48.9%).

Which Northern Cape police precincts had the biggest increase in reported crime vs Apr–Dec 2024?

Based on SAPS 2025-2026 vs 2024-2025 statistics, 40 of Northern Cape's 92 police precincts reported more crime than the previous year. The largest increases were at Lime Acres (+69.5%), Kanoneiland (+68.6%), Van Zylsrus (+64.7%).

How is the change in reported crime calculated?

The percentage change compares total serious crimes reported in the most recent SAPS reporting period against the same period the previous year. Counts are raw — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving larger populations will naturally have higher absolute counts. Percentage changes for very low-crime precincts can swing widely from small absolute movements.

Most Improved Areas in Northern Cape

Source: South African Police Service (SAPS)Last updated 2026-03-18

Of Northern Cape's 92 police precincts, 46 reported less crime than the previous year, 6 were stable, and 40 reported more crime. Based on SAPS quarterly statistics for Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Ranked by percentage change in total serious crimes. Raw counts — not adjusted for population.

Improving

Stable

Worsening

Most Improved (46)

Precinct	District	Change	Total crimes
1Plooysburg	Pixley ka Seme	-72.7%	2
2Norvalspont	Pixley ka Seme	-67.5%	20
3Kuyasa	Pixley ka Seme	-48.9%	118
4Vosburg	Pixley ka Seme	-46.2%	26
5Sutherland	Namakwa	-46%	35
6Belmont	Pixley ka Seme	-42.9%	3
7Fraserburg	Namakwa	-42.8%	62
8Vanwyksvlei	Pixley ka Seme	-32.3%	47
9Loeriesfontein	Namakwa	-28.6%	49
10Heuningvlei	John Taolo Gaetsewe	-28.2%	21
11Garies	Namakwa	-27.5%	71
12Middelpos	Namakwa	-27.3%	6
13Nababeep	Namakwa	-25.6%	469
14Springbok	Namakwa	-25.3%	535
15Port Nolloth	Namakwa	-24.6%	186
16Campbell	Pixley ka Seme	-23.9%	67
17Deben	John Taolo Gaetsewe	-22.6%	77
18Marydale	Pixley ka Seme	-21.6%	82
19Alexander Bay	Namakwa	-19.7%	46
20Keimoes	ZF Mgcawu	-18.3%	554
21Windsorton	Frances Baard	-17.9%	145
22De Aar	Pixley ka Seme	-17.8%	405
23Brandvlei	Namakwa	-16.8%	97
24Britstown	Pixley ka Seme	-16.8%	122
25Pella	Namakwa	-16.2%	66
26Richmond(C)	Pixley ka Seme	-15.2%	200
27Victoria West	Pixley ka Seme	-14.6%	210
28Vanderkloof	Pixley ka Seme	-13.8%	19
29Noenieput	ZF Mgcawu	-12.5%	5
30Olifantshoek	John Taolo Gaetsewe	-12%	110
31Kathu	John Taolo Gaetsewe	-10.4%	427
32Philipstown	Pixley ka Seme	-10.4%	91
33Carnarvon	Pixley ka Seme	-9.9%	322
34Komaggas	Namakwa	-9.6%	35
35Prieska	Pixley ka Seme	-9.3%	337
36Delportshoop	Frances Baard	-9%	242
37Griekwastad	Pixley ka Seme	-7.8%	80
38Kakamas	ZF Mgcawu	-7%	848
39Riemvasmaak	ZF Mgcawu	-5.9%	36
40Groblershoop	ZF Mgcawu	-4.8%	339
41Hopetown	Pixley ka Seme	-4.8%	353
42Rietfontein	ZF Mgcawu	-3.9%	55
43Upington	ZF Mgcawu	-3.1%	1,654
44Augrabies	ZF Mgcawu	-3%	148
45Strydenburg	Pixley ka Seme	-2.6%	56
46Steinkopf	Namakwa	-2.3%	127

Most Worsened (40)

Precinct	District	Change	Total crimes
1Lime Acres	ZF Mgcawu	+69.5%	75
2Kanoneiland	ZF Mgcawu	+68.6%	44
3Van Zylsrus	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+64.7%	21
4Onseepkans	Namakwa	+56.3%	56
5Hondeklip Bay	Namakwa	+50%	27
6Wrenchville	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+46.6%	243
7Severn	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+37.3%	61
8Witdraai	ZF Mgcawu	+36.4%	45
9Loxton	Pixley ka Seme	+36.4%	34
10Tsineng	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+33.2%	187
11Hanover	Pixley ka Seme	+33%	109
12Vioolsdrif	Namakwa	+25%	34
13Batlharos	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+24.4%	417
14Williston	Namakwa	+20.2%	80
15Danielskuil	ZF Mgcawu	+17.8%	343
16Kleinsee	Namakwa	+16.7%	42
17Siyathemba	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+15.9%	60
18Sunrise	Pixley ka Seme	+15.7%	520
19Warrenton	Frances Baard	+15.3%	549
20Barkly West	Frances Baard	+14.8%	511
21Calvinia	Namakwa	+14%	391
22Mothibistad	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+13.9%	1,042
23Noupoort	Pixley ka Seme	+13.5%	170
24Rosedale	ZF Mgcawu	+11.8%	1,176
25Boetsap	Frances Baard	+11.8%	14
26Petrusville	Pixley ka Seme	+11.7%	151
27Kenhardt	ZF Mgcawu	+10.9%	183
28Galeshewe	Frances Baard	+10.4%	2,639
29Niekerkshoop	Pixley ka Seme	+9.6%	43
30Modder River	Frances Baard	+8.9%	549
31Kamieskroon	Namakwa	+6.9%	93
32Hartswater	Frances Baard	+6.7%	457
33Aggeneys	Namakwa	+6.5%	25
34Jan Kempdorp	Frances Baard	+6.1%	739
35Roodepan	Frances Baard	+5.9%	1,666
36Kuruman	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+5.7%	855
37Postmasburg	ZF Mgcawu	+4.7%	1,132
38Kagisho	Frances Baard	+4.5%	1,135
39Douglas	Pixley ka Seme	+4.4%	709
40Pampierstat	Frances Baard	+3.2%	388

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Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Percentage changes compare total serious crimes vs the previous year. Precincts with very low crime counts may show large percentage swings from small absolute changes. Methodology →