Port Nolloth Crime Statistics

Port Nolloth, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F21/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

226

-29.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,649

per 100k

Safety Score

21/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Port Nolloth (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	49	21.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	47	20.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	40	17.7%
Common assault	contact	36	15.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	28	12.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	27	11.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	7.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	15	6.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	5.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	3.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.3%
Murder	contact	3	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	3	1.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.4%
Rape	contact	1	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	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%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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 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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Port Nolloth Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Port Nolloth Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Port Nolloth Safe?

No, Port Nolloth has high crime levels.

Port Nolloth scores 21/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Port Nolloth is 4,649 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Port Nolloth, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+52%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-29.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

20/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Port Nolloth

In 2025, Port Nolloth recorded 226 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Port Nolloth is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 49 reported cases (21.7% of all crime in Port Nolloth), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 47 cases (20.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 40 cases (17.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Port Nolloth has decreased by 29.8%, a positive sign for the Port Nolloth community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Port Nolloth?

The most reported crimes in Port Nolloth are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (49 cases), Drug-Related Crime (47 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (40 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Port Nolloth compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Port Nolloth has a crime rate of 4,649 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is safer with a rate of 170 per 100k.

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