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Theft from Vehicles in Pixley ka Seme

SAPS definition: “Theft out of or from motor vehicle consists of the unlawful and intentional removal of parts, accessories or equipment, that form part of a motor vehicle, or articles in or on the vehicle.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.

SAPS recorded 34 theft from vehicles cases across 13 Pixley ka Seme precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 43.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 7% of the Northern Cape's 487 total.

Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 34 theft from vehicles cases, down 43.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025.

Ranked by precinct below.

Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.

Is theft from vehicles rising or falling in Pixley ka Seme?

Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.

Which Pixley ka Seme precincts report the most theft from vehicles?

Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 17 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.

All Pixley ka Seme precincts

PrecinctApr–Jun 2026vs Apr–Jun 2025
De Aar12+71.4%
Douglas5-44.4%
Victoria West5-16.7%
Griekwastad20%
Prieska2-66.7%
Britstown1-66.7%
Carnarvon1-83.3%
Colesberg1-80%
Hopetown1-50%
Kuyasa10%
Petrusville1-50%
Philipstown10%
Richmond(C)1-75%
Hanover0-100%
Niekerkshoop0-100%
Noupoort0-100%
Sunrise0-100%