Middelpos Crime Statistics

Middelpos, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A96/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-27.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

170

per 100k

Safety Score

96/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Middelpos (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	4	50.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	3	37.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	1	12.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	12.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	12.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	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%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Middelpos Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Middelpos Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Middelpos Safe?

Yes, Middelpos is relatively safe.

Middelpos scores 96/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 170 per 100,000 people, Middelpos sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Middelpos can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-94%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-27.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

50% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

1/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Middelpos

In 2025, Middelpos recorded 8 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Middelpos is Common assault with 4 reported cases (50.0% of all crime in Middelpos), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 3 cases (37.5%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 1 cases (12.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Middelpos has decreased by 27.3%, a positive sign for the Middelpos community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Middelpos?

The most reported crimes in Middelpos are Common assault (4 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (3 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (1 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Middelpos compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Middelpos has a crime rate of 170 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is among the safer areas.

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