Batlharos Crime Statistics

Batlharos, John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman), Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F34/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

473

+20.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,242

per 100k

Safety Score

34/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,461

Crime Breakdown — Batlharos (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	141	29.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	72	15.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	56	11.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	49	10.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	45	9.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	43	9.1%
Common assault	contact	43	9.1%
Attempted murder	contact	35	7.4%
Rape	contact	23	4.9%
Stock Theft	property	20	4.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	3.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	13	2.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	1.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.1%
Murder	contact	4	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Batlharos Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Batlharos Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Batlharos Safe?

No, Batlharos has high crime levels.

Batlharos scores 34/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Batlharos is 3,242 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Batlharos, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+6%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+20.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

10/13

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Batlharos

In 2025, Batlharos recorded 473 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Batlharos is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 141 reported cases (29.8% of all crime in Batlharos), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 72 cases (15.2%) and Malicious damage to property at 56 cases (11.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Batlharos has increased by 20.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Batlharos area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Batlharos?

The most reported crimes in Batlharos are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (141 cases), Burglary at residential premises (72 cases), Malicious damage to property (56 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Batlharos compare to other areas in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)?

Batlharos has a crime rate of 3,242 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman), Dingleton is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Dingleton	19,461	0	0	N/A (0)
Heuningvlei	19,461	22	149	A (97)
Van Zylsrus	19,461	25	170	A (96)
Severn	19,461	73	498	A (86)
Siyathemba	19,461	79	540	A (84)
Deben	19,461	97	663	A (82)
Olifantshoek	19,461	129	884	B (76)
Bothithong	19,461	131	899	B (75)
Tsineng	19,461	209	1,434	C (63)
Wrenchville	19,461	245	1,680	C (58)