Severn Crime Statistics

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

A86/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+43.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

498

per 100k

Safety Score

86/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

19,461

Crime Breakdown — Severn (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	20	27.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	17.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	12	16.4%
Stock Theft	property	12	16.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	15.1%
Common assault	contact	7	9.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	6.8%
Rape	contact	5	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	5.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	1.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.4%
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%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Severn Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Severn Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Severn Safe?

Yes, Severn is relatively safe.

Severn scores 86/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 498 per 100,000 people, Severn sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Severn can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-84%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+43.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

3/13

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Severn

In 2025, Severn recorded 73 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Severn is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 20 reported cases (27.4% of all crime in Severn), followed by Burglary at non-residential premises at 13 cases (17.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 12 cases (16.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Severn has increased by 43.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Severn area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Severn?

The most reported crimes in Severn are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (20 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (13 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Severn has a crime rate of 498 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)
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)
Batlharos	19,461	473	3,242	F (34)