Springbok Crime Statistics

Springbok, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F2/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

654

-23.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

13,467

per 100k

Safety Score

2/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Springbok (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	171	26.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	105	16.1%
Common assault	contact	101	15.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	79	12.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	75	11.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	59	9.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	57	8.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	52	8.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	37	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	5.0%
Attempted murder	contact	24	3.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	2.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.4%
Rape	contact	8	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.1%
Stock Theft	property	7	1.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.5%
Murder	contact	3	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	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%
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%

Springbok Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Springbok Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Springbok Safe?

No, Springbok has high crime levels.

Springbok scores 2/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Springbok is 13,467 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Springbok, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+339%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-23.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

26% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

23/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Springbok

In 2025, Springbok recorded 654 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Springbok is Drug-Related Crime with 171 reported cases (26.1% of all crime in Springbok), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 105 cases (16.1%) and Common assault at 101 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Springbok has decreased by 23.3%, a positive sign for the Springbok community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Springbok?

The most reported crimes in Springbok are Drug-Related Crime (171 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (105 cases), Common assault (101 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Springbok compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Springbok has a crime rate of 13,467 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)
Nieuwoudtville	6,475	55	1,127	B (70)
Loeriesfontein	6,475	58	1,189	B (69)