Pofadder Crime Statistics

Pofadder, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F23/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

210

-9.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,324

per 100k

Safety Score

23/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Pofadder (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	49	23.3%
Common assault	contact	37	17.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	35	16.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	27	12.9%
Stock Theft	property	25	11.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	24	11.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	11.0%
Rape	contact	12	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	3.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	7	3.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	3.3%
Attempted murder	contact	5	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.5%
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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Pofadder Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Pofadder Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Pofadder Safe?

No, Pofadder has high crime levels.

Pofadder scores 23/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Pofadder is 4,324 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Pofadder, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+41%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-9.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

19/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Pofadder

In 2025, Pofadder recorded 210 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Pofadder is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 49 reported cases (23.3% of all crime in Pofadder), followed by Common assault at 37 cases (17.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 35 cases (16.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Pofadder has decreased by 9.5%, a positive sign for the Pofadder community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Pofadder?

The most reported crimes in Pofadder are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (49 cases), Common assault (37 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Pofadder compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Pofadder has a crime rate of 4,324 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is safer with a rate of 170 per 100k.

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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)
Nieuwoudtville	6,475	55	1,127	B (70)
Loeriesfontein	6,475	58	1,189	B (69)