Pella 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
Low
in Northern Cape · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
66
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 16.2%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-7) while Common assault increased (+2).
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 |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 13 |
| Residential burglary | 9 |
| Drug-related crime | 9 |
| Serious assault | 7 |
| Malicious damage | 4 |
| Rape | 4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 3 |
| Stock-theft | 3 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 13 | 11 | +2 |
| Residential burglary | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| Drug-related crime | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| Serious assault | 7 | 14 | -7 |
| Malicious damage | 4 | 8 | -4 |
| Rape | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Murder | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Business burglary | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| 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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