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Galeshewe Crime Statistics

Galeshewe Precinct |Frances Baard
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Galeshewe falls within the Galeshewe police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Galeshewe is a suburb in Frances Baard, Northern Cape. Crime in the Galeshewe precinct area (covering Galeshewe) increased 10.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,639 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 17.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (521 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest increase (+67). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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 High

in Northern Cape

Reported crimes

2,639

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 10.4%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 17.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Galeshewe precinct area (covering Galeshewe) rose 10.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 2063% above provincial median
Contact crime: 2413% above provincial median
Property crime: 1512% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

13

↓ 31.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,558

↑ 9.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

524

↑ 20.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

557

↑ 5.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Galeshewe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		521
Common assault		403
Residential burglary		359
Malicious damage		314
Aggravated robbery		226
Attempted murder		197
Common robbery		128
Theft from vehicle		99
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Other precincts in Frances Baard

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Boetsap

14 crimes ↑ 11.8%

Windsorton

145 crimes ↓ 17.9%

Delportshoop

242 crimes ↓ 9%

Pampierstat

388 crimes ↑ 3.2%

Hartswater

457 crimes ↑ 6.7%

Barkly West

511 crimes ↑ 14.8%
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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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