Which Northern Cape police precincts had the biggest decrease in reported crime vs Apr–Jun 2025?

Based on SAPS Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025 statistics, 38 of Northern Cape's 92 police precincts reported less crime than the previous year. The largest decreases were at Noenieput (-100%), Kleinsee (-75%), Aggeneys (-56.3%).

Which Northern Cape police precincts had the biggest increase in reported crime vs Apr–Jun 2025?

Based on SAPS Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025 statistics, 48 of Northern Cape's 92 police precincts reported more crime than the previous year. The largest increases were at Vanderkloof (+500%), Vosburg (+225%), Loeriesfontein (+175%).

How is the change in reported crime calculated?

The percentage change compares total 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

Name: Most Improved Crime Areas — Northern Cape
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Source: South African Police Service (SAPS)Last updated 2026-08-29

Of Northern Cape's 92 police precincts, 38 reported less crime than the previous year, 6 were stable, and 48 reported more crime. Based on SAPS quarterly statistics for Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025.

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

Improving

Stable

Worsening

Most Improved (38)

Precinct	District	Change	Total crimes
1Noenieput	ZF Mgcawu	-100%	0
2Kleinsee	Namakwa	-75%	5
3Aggeneys	Namakwa	-56.3%	7
4Kanoneiland	ZF Mgcawu	-47.4%	10
5Loxton	Pixley ka Seme	-46.7%	8
6Van Zylsrus	John Taolo Gaetsewe	-44.4%	5
7Vanwyksvlei	Pixley ka Seme	-44.4%	10
8Niekerkshoop	Pixley ka Seme	-38.5%	8
9Siyathemba	John Taolo Gaetsewe	-36.4%	14
10Alexander Bay	Namakwa	-33.3%	12
11Port Nolloth	Namakwa	-29.3%	53
12Petrusville	Pixley ka Seme	-26.3%	42
13Heuningvlei	John Taolo Gaetsewe	-25%	3
14Rietfontein	ZF Mgcawu	-23.5%	13
15Prieska	Pixley ka Seme	-23.1%	103
16Norvalspont	Pixley ka Seme	-22.2%	7
17Griekwastad	Pixley ka Seme	-21.2%	26
18Boetsap	Frances Baard	-20%	4
19Deben	John Taolo Gaetsewe	-17.2%	24
20Mothibistad	John Taolo Gaetsewe	-15.7%	348
21Steinkopf	Namakwa	-14.3%	36
22Douglas	Pixley ka Seme	-13.7%	240
23Keimoes	ZF Mgcawu	-12.6%	187
24Noupoort	Pixley ka Seme	-11.5%	46
25Colesberg	Pixley ka Seme	-11%	65
26Delportshoop	Frances Baard	-10.9%	82
27Warrenton	Frances Baard	-10.9%	179
28Vioolsdrif	Namakwa	-10%	9
29Hanover	Pixley ka Seme	-6.7%	42
30Galeshewe	Frances Baard	-6.5%	858
31Barkly West	Frances Baard	-5.7%	182
32Hartswater	Frances Baard	-4.6%	186
33Pofadder	Namakwa	-4.2%	69
34Rosedale	ZF Mgcawu	-4.2%	368
35Sunrise	Pixley ka Seme	-4%	144
36Pella	Namakwa	-3.4%	28
37Upington	ZF Mgcawu	-2.7%	622
38Carnarvon	Pixley ka Seme	-2.3%	128

Most Worsened (48)

Precinct	District	Change	Total crimes
1Vanderkloof	Pixley ka Seme	+500%	12
2Vosburg	Pixley ka Seme	+225%	26
3Loeriesfontein	Namakwa	+175%	22
4Sutherland	Namakwa	+125%	36
5Brandvlei	Namakwa	+123.5%	38
6Nieuwoudtville	Namakwa	+120%	22
7Augrabies	ZF Mgcawu	+68.8%	81
8Calvinia	Namakwa	+63.3%	178
9Kamieskroon	Namakwa	+60.9%	37
10Garies	Namakwa	+56.5%	36
11Riemvasmaak	ZF Mgcawu	+53.8%	20
12Strydenburg	Pixley ka Seme	+50%	27
13Middelpos	Namakwa	+50%	6
14Batlharos	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+40.2%	185
15Marydale	Pixley ka Seme	+40%	28
16Witdraai	ZF Mgcawu	+37.5%	11
17Wrenchville	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+35.4%	88
18Danielskuil	ZF Mgcawu	+32.4%	139
19Komaggas	Namakwa	+31.3%	21
20Kuyasa	Pixley ka Seme	+31.1%	59
21De Aar	Pixley ka Seme	+30.7%	213
22Bothithong	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+29.7%	48
23Pampierstat	Frances Baard	+28.1%	146
24Williston	Namakwa	+26.7%	38
25Belmont	Pixley ka Seme	+25%	5
26Tsineng	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+23.1%	80
27Postmasburg	ZF Mgcawu	+21.4%	500
28Lime Acres	ZF Mgcawu	+20.7%	35
29Kagisho	Frances Baard	+17%	406
30Nababeep	Namakwa	+15.3%	181
31Philipstown	Pixley ka Seme	+14.8%	31
32Modder River	Frances Baard	+14.4%	207
33Kimberley	Frances Baard	+11.2%	1,292
34Richmond(C)	Pixley ka Seme	+10.4%	74
35Kakamas	ZF Mgcawu	+10%	330
36Jan Kempdorp	Frances Baard	+9.5%	265
37Kenhardt	ZF Mgcawu	+9.2%	83
38Victoria West	Pixley ka Seme	+9.1%	96
39Hondeklip Bay	Namakwa	+9.1%	12
40Fraserburg	Namakwa	+8.3%	26
41Springbok	Namakwa	+7.9%	233
42Windsorton	Frances Baard	+7.7%	56
43Groblershoop	ZF Mgcawu	+6.8%	110
44Britstown	Pixley ka Seme	+6.8%	47
45Olifantshoek	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+5.7%	37
46Kuruman	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+5.2%	384
47Kathu	John Taolo Gaetsewe	+4.1%	229
48Hopetown	Pixley ka Seme	+3%	138

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Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Percentage changes compare total crimes vs the previous year. Precincts with very low crime counts may show large percentage swings from small absolute changes. Methodology →