Sutherland Crime Statistics

Sutherland, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B72/100

Safe

Total Crimes

-34.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,035

per 100k

Safety Score

72/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Sutherland (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	12	24.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	11	22.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	22.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	7	14.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	10.0%
Rape	contact	5	10.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	6.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	6.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	1	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	2.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	2.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	2.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	2.0%
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%
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%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
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%

Sutherland Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sutherland Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sutherland Safe?

Yes, Sutherland is relatively safe.

Sutherland scores 72/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,035 per 100,000 people, Sutherland sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Sutherland can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-66%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-34.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

24% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

7/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Sutherland

In 2025, Sutherland recorded 50 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sutherland is Common assault with 12 reported cases (24.0% of all crime in Sutherland), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 11 cases (22.0%) and Commercial Crime at 11 cases (22.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sutherland has decreased by 34.2%, a positive sign for the Sutherland community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sutherland?

The most reported crimes in Sutherland are Common assault (12 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (11 cases), Commercial Crime (11 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Sutherland compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Sutherland has a crime rate of 1,035 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)
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)
Onseepkans	6,475	66	1,359	B (65)