Kathu Crime Statistics

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

F20/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

699

-6.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,789

per 100k

Safety Score

20/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,461

Crime Breakdown — Kathu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	184	26.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	181	25.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	89	12.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	87	12.4%
Common assault	contact	77	11.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	55	7.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	49	7.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	47	6.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	5.3%
Attempted murder	contact	35	5.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	24	3.4%
Rape	contact	12	1.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	1.0%
Murder	contact	7	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kathu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kathu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kathu Safe?

No, Kathu has high crime levels.

Kathu scores 20/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kathu is 4,789 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kathu, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+56%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-6.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

26% of all crime

Rank in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

11/13

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kathu

In 2025, Kathu recorded 699 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kathu is Commercial Crime with 184 reported cases (26.3% of all crime in Kathu), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 181 cases (25.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 89 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kathu has decreased by 6.3%, a positive sign for the Kathu community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kathu?

The most reported crimes in Kathu are Commercial Crime (184 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (181 cases), Burglary at residential premises (89 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kathu has a crime rate of 4,789 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)