Central Karoo Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 5 precincts in Central Karoo
District Overview
The big picture for Central Karoo
Central Karoo has 5 police precincts reporting a combined 3,336 crimes in the latest period. Of these, 1 precincts are improving, 3 are worsening, and 1 are stable.
3.3k
Total crimes
1
Improving
3
Worsening
1
Stable
District avg. trend
+6.2%
year-on-year
Provincial avg. trend
+4.1%
Western Cape average
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, 2025-2026 vs 2024-2025. 5 precincts in Central Karoo.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Central Karoo are moving the most?
Of 5 precincts, 1 saw crime decrease and 3 saw crime increase year-on-year. Here are the most significant movers.
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | 5-year change | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Laingsburg | -17.7% | improved |
| Beaufort West | -10.5% | improved |
| Leeu Gamka | -5.2% | improved |
| Murraysburg | -3.3% | improved |
| Prince Albert | -1.6% | stable |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Year-on-year change for 2025-2026 vs 2024-2025. Five-year change compares earliest and latest complete annual periods.
Precinct Rankings
All 5 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Central Karoo ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murraysburg | 219 | →0.3% |
| 2 | Leeu Gamka | 266 | ↓5.6% |
| 3 | Prince Albert | 412 | ↑15.1% |
| 4 | Laingsburg | 480 | ↑15.1% |
| 5 | Beaufort West | 1,959 | ↑5.9% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, 2025-2026 vs 2024-2025. Ranked by total reported serious crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 5 precincts in Central Karoo, Western Cape
- Year-on-year comparisons use the period: 2025-2026 vs 2024-2025
- COVID recovery compares 2018-2019 (pre-COVID) to 2022-2023 (post-COVID) financial years
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type.
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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