Rosedale Crime Statistics

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

F5/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,309

+10.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,844

per 100k

Safety Score

5/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

17,727

Crime Breakdown — Rosedale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	275	21.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	249	19.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	169	12.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	167	12.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	157	12.0%
Common assault	contact	149	11.4%
Attempted murder	contact	148	11.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	75	5.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	73	5.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	43	3.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	40	3.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	2.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	35	2.7%
Rape	contact	23	1.8%
Arson	contact-related	20	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	20	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	9	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.6%
Murder	contact	7	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
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%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Rosedale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rosedale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rosedale Safe?

No, Rosedale has high crime levels.

Rosedale scores 5/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Rosedale is 9,844 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Rosedale, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+221%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+10.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

21% of all crime

Rank in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

14/16

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Rosedale

In 2025, Rosedale recorded 1,309 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rosedale is Drug-Related Crime with 275 reported cases (21.0% of all crime in Rosedale), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 249 cases (19.0%) and Malicious damage to property at 169 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rosedale has increased by 10.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Rosedale area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rosedale?

The most reported crimes in Rosedale are Drug-Related Crime (275 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (249 cases), Malicious damage to property (169 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Rosedale has a crime rate of 9,844 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in ZF Mgcawu (Upington), Noenieput is safer with a rate of 51 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

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)
Kenhardt	17,727	222	1,670	C (58)
Groblershoop	17,727	374	2,815	D (40)
Danielskuil	17,727	405	3,046	D (37)