Siyathemba Crime Statistics

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

A84/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-1.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

540

per 100k

Safety Score

84/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

19,461

Crime Breakdown — Siyathemba (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	25	31.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	16	20.3%
Common assault	contact	12	15.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	13.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	5	6.3%
Attempted murder	contact	4	5.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	5.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	5.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	5.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	5.1%
Common robbery	contact	3	3.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	3.8%
Rape	contact	3	3.8%
Stock Theft	property	3	3.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	1.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%

Siyathemba Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Siyathemba Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Siyathemba Safe?

Yes, Siyathemba is relatively safe.

Siyathemba scores 84/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 540 per 100,000 people, Siyathemba sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Siyathemba can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-82%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-1.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

32% of all crime

Rank in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

4/13

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Siyathemba

In 2025, Siyathemba recorded 79 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Siyathemba is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 25 reported cases (31.6% of all crime in Siyathemba), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 16 cases (20.3%) and Common assault at 12 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Siyathemba has decreased by 1.2%, a positive sign for the Siyathemba community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Siyathemba?

The most reported crimes in Siyathemba are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (25 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (16 cases), Common assault (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Siyathemba has a crime rate of 540 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)
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)