Nieuwoudtville Crime Statistics

Nieuwoudtville, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B70/100

Safe

Total Crimes

+5.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,127

per 100k

Safety Score

70/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Nieuwoudtville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	23	41.8%
Common assault	contact	13	23.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	12	21.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	4	7.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	7.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	7.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	7.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	7.3%
Rape	contact	3	5.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	1.8%
Stock Theft	property	1	1.8%
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%
Carjacking	contact	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%
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%
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%
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%

Nieuwoudtville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nieuwoudtville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nieuwoudtville Safe?

Yes, Nieuwoudtville is relatively safe.

Nieuwoudtville scores 70/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,127 per 100,000 people, Nieuwoudtville sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Nieuwoudtville can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-63%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+5.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

42% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

9/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Nieuwoudtville

In 2025, Nieuwoudtville recorded 55 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nieuwoudtville is Drug-Related Crime with 23 reported cases (41.8% of all crime in Nieuwoudtville), followed by Common assault at 13 cases (23.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 12 cases (21.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nieuwoudtville has increased by 5.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Nieuwoudtville area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nieuwoudtville?

The most reported crimes in Nieuwoudtville are Drug-Related Crime (23 cases), Common assault (13 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Nieuwoudtville compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Nieuwoudtville has a crime rate of 1,127 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is safer with a rate of 170 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Namakwa

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Middelpos	6,475	8	170	A (96)
Hondeklip Bay	6,475	33	680	A (81)
Aggeneys	6,475	36	741	B (79)
Vioolsdrif	6,475	41	849	B (77)
Komaggas	6,475	42	865	B (76)
Kleinsee	6,475	49	1,004	B (72)
Sutherland	6,475	50	1,035	B (72)
Alexander Bay	6,475	52	1,066	B (71)
Loeriesfontein	6,475	58	1,189	B (69)
Onseepkans	6,475	66	1,359	B (65)