Witdraai Crime Statistics

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

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+28.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

378

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

17,727

Crime Breakdown — Witdraai (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	20	40.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	11	22.0%
Stock Theft	property	9	18.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	16.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	10.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	8.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	6.0%
Murder	contact	3	6.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	2.0%
Rape	contact	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%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	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%

Witdraai Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Witdraai Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Witdraai Safe?

Yes, Witdraai is relatively safe.

Witdraai scores 89/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 378 per 100,000 people, Witdraai sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Witdraai can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+28.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

40% of all crime

Rank in ZF Mgcawu (Upington)

3/16

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Witdraai

In 2025, Witdraai recorded 50 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Witdraai is Common assault with 20 reported cases (40.0% of all crime in Witdraai), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 11 cases (22.0%) and Stock Theft at 9 cases (18.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Witdraai has increased by 28.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Witdraai area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Witdraai?

The most reported crimes in Witdraai are Common assault (20 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (11 cases), Stock Theft (9 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Witdraai has a crime rate of 378 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)
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)
Keimoes	17,727	595	4,473	F (22)