Central Karoo Crime Statistics
Central Karoo has 5 SAPS precincts covering 5 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 1,038 reported crimes, including 336 contact (violent) and 197 property crimes; the largest categories were Drug-related crime (143), Serious assault (142), Common assault (139). 5 precincts reported fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 0 reported more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
336
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
197
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
5
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
0
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in Central Karoo
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How much crime is reported in each Central Karoo precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort West | 571 | ↓30% |
| Laingsburg | 156 | ↓8.8% |
| Prince Albert | 140 | ↓22.2% |
| Leeu Gamka | 89 | ↓19.1% |
| Murraysburg | 82 | ↓7.9% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Central Karoo
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.