Theft from Vehicles in Central Karoo
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 47 theft from vehicles cases across 5 Central Karoo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 29.9% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 1% of the Western Cape's 4,832 total.
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 Central Karoo?
Which Central Karoo precincts report the most theft from vehicles?
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 | 30 | 45 → 30 |
| Laingsburg | 6 | 5 → 6 |
| Murraysburg | 5 | 6 → 5 |
| Leeu Gamka | 4 | 7 → 4 |
| Prince Albert | 2 | 4 → 2 |