Olifantshoek Crime Statistics

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

B76/100

Safe

Total Crimes

129

-15.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

884

per 100k

Safety Score

76/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

19,461

Crime Breakdown — Olifantshoek (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	25	19.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	16.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	15.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	14.7%
Rape	contact	15	11.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	10.1%
Stock Theft	property	9	7.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	6.2%
Attempted murder	contact	7	5.4%
Common assault	contact	7	5.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	5.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	5.4%
Murder	contact	5	3.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	3.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Olifantshoek Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Olifantshoek Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Olifantshoek Safe?

Yes, Olifantshoek is relatively safe.

Olifantshoek scores 76/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 884 per 100,000 people, Olifantshoek sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Olifantshoek can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-71%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

19% of all crime

Rank in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

6/13

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Olifantshoek

In 2025, Olifantshoek recorded 129 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Olifantshoek is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 25 reported cases (19.4% of all crime in Olifantshoek), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 21 cases (16.3%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 20 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Olifantshoek has decreased by 15.7%, a positive sign for the Olifantshoek community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Olifantshoek?

The most reported crimes in Olifantshoek are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (25 cases), Burglary at residential premises (21 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (20 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Olifantshoek has a crime rate of 884 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)
Bothithong	19,461	131	899	B (75)
Tsineng	19,461	209	1,434	C (63)
Wrenchville	19,461	245	1,680	C (58)
Batlharos	19,461	473	3,242	F (34)