Piet Plessis Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
Very Low
in North West
Reported crimes
58
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 33.6%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 5.7%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-17) while Robbery at non-residential premises increased (+1).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 29 |
| Residential burglary | 6 |
| Serious assault | 5 |
| Common assault | 3 |
| Malicious damage | 3 |
| Business burglary | 2 |
| Drug-related crime | 2 |
| Rape | 2 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 29 | 46 | -17 |
| Residential burglary | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Serious assault | 5 | 10 | -5 |
| Common assault | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Drug-related crime | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data 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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