Commercial Crime in Central Karoo
SAPS recorded 39 commercial crime cases across 5 Central Karoo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 60.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 1% of the Western Cape's 6,315 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is commercial crime rising or falling in Central Karoo?
Which Central Karoo precincts report the most commercial crime?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Central Karoo precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort West | 21 | -61.8% |
| Laingsburg | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Prince Albert | 8 | 13 → 8 |
| Leeu Gamka | 1 | 15 → 1 |
| Murraysburg | 1 | 0 → 1 |