John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman) Crime Statistics
John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman), Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
4,537
8.9%
Crime Rate per 100k
1,665
Population
272,454
Precincts
14
Is John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman) Safe?
John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman) recorded a crime rate of 1,665 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 55.8% below the Northern Cape provincial average of 3,767 per 100,000. Of the 14 police precincts in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman), 7 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 4 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 8.9% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuruman | 19,461 | 1,178 | 8,073 | F (8) |
| Mothibistad | 19,461 | 1,177 | 8,062 | F (8) |
| Kathu | 19,461 | 699 | 4,789 | F (20) |
| Batlharos | 19,461 | 473 | 3,242 | F (34) |
| Wrenchville | 19,461 | 245 | 1,680 | C (58) |
| Tsineng | 19,461 | 209 | 1,434 | C (63) |
| Bothithong | 19,461 | 131 | 899 | B (75) |
| Olifantshoek | 19,461 | 129 | 884 | B (76) |
| Deben | 19,461 | 97 | 663 | A (82) |
| Siyathemba | 19,461 | 79 | 540 | A (84) |
John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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