Kenhardt Crime Statistics

Kenhardt, ZF Mgcawu (Upington), Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C58/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

222

+6.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,670

per 100k

Safety Score

58/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

17,727

Crime Breakdown — Kenhardt (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	63	28.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	43	19.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	41	18.5%
Common assault	contact	27	12.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	25	11.3%
Stock Theft	property	17	7.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	7.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	5.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	5.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	5.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	4.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	3.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.4%
Rape	contact	3	1.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Murder	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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 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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kenhardt Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kenhardt Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kenhardt Safe?

Kenhardt has moderate safety levels.

Kenhardt scores 58/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Kenhardt is 1,670 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Kenhardt, especially at night.

vs National Average

-46%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+6.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

28% of all crime

Rank in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

8/16

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kenhardt

In 2025, Kenhardt recorded 222 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kenhardt is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 63 reported cases (28.4% of all crime in Kenhardt), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 43 cases (19.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 41 cases (18.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kenhardt has increased by 6.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kenhardt area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kenhardt?

The most reported crimes in Kenhardt are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (63 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (43 cases), Burglary at residential premises (41 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kenhardt compare to other areas in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)?

Kenhardt has a crime rate of 1,670 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in ZF Mgcawu (Upington), Noenieput is safer with a rate of 51 per 100k.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Noenieput	17,727	7	51	A (99)
Riemvasmaak	17,727	37	276	A (92)
Witdraai	17,727	50	378	A (89)
Kanoneiland	17,727	57	429	A (88)
Rietfontein	17,727	58	434	A (87)
Lime Acres	17,727	89	671	A (81)
Augrabies	17,727	208	1,563	C (60)
Groblershoop	17,727	374	2,815	D (40)
Danielskuil	17,727	405	3,046	D (37)
Keimoes	17,727	595	4,473	F (22)