Kuruman Crime Statistics

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

F8/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,178

+8.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,073

per 100k

Safety Score

8/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,461

Crime Breakdown — Kuruman (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	224	19.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	216	18.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	157	13.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	153	13.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	136	11.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	113	9.6%
Common assault	contact	88	7.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	80	6.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	72	6.1%
Common robbery	contact	63	5.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	51	4.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	47	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	32	2.7%
Rape	contact	29	2.5%
Stock Theft	property	20	1.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	19	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.6%
Murder	contact	7	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kuruman Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kuruman Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kuruman Safe?

No, Kuruman has high crime levels.

Kuruman scores 8/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kuruman is 8,073 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kuruman, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+163%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+8.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

13/13

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kuruman

In 2025, Kuruman recorded 1,178 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kuruman is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 224 reported cases (19.0% of all crime in Kuruman), followed by Commercial Crime at 216 cases (18.3%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 157 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kuruman has increased by 8.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kuruman area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kuruman?

The most reported crimes in Kuruman are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (224 cases), Commercial Crime (216 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (157 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kuruman has a crime rate of 8,073 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)