Crime Statistics by Precinct — Central Karoo
5 precincts in Central Karoo — official SAPS reported crime data (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025).
How to read this data: Figures are raw reported crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving larger areas or denser populations will naturally report more crimes. Use trends and category breakdowns to understand the picture in context. Methodology →
By Total Crime Volume
Total crimes reported (lowest first). Precincts serving larger populations will have higher raw counts — this does not necessarily reflect safety.
| # | Precinct | Total crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murraysburg | 82 |
| 2 | Leeu Gamka | 89 |
| 3 | Prince Albert | 140 |
| 4 | Laingsburg | 156 |
| 5 | Beaufort West | 571 |
Improving Trend
Precincts where total reported crime fell vs Apr–Jun 2025 (largest drop first).
| # | Precinct | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaufort West | ↓ 30% |
| 2 | Prince Albert | ↓ 22.2% |
| 3 | Leeu Gamka | ↓ 19.1% |
| 4 | Laingsburg | ↓ 8.8% |
| 5 | Murraysburg | ↓ 7.9% |
Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Figures are raw reported crime counts — not adjusted for population size.