Residential Burglary in Central Karoo
SAPS definition: “[Burglary at residential premises] is a crime committed by a person who unlawfully and intentionally breaks into a building or similar structure, used for human habitation, with the intention to commit a crime on the premises.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 99 residential burglary cases across 5 Central Karoo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 20.2% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 2% of the Western Cape's 4,599 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is residential burglary rising or falling in Central Karoo?
Which Central Karoo precincts report the most residential burglary?
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 | 48 | -18.6% |
| Murraysburg | 22 | 25 → 22 |
| Prince Albert | 16 | 15 → 16 |
| Leeu Gamka | 8 | 7 → 8 |
| Laingsburg | 5 | 18 → 5 |