Skip to main content
SafeSuburb logo SafeSuburb

Carnarvon Crime Statistics

Carnarvon Precinct |Pixley ka Seme
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Carnarvon falls within the Carnarvon police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Carnarvon is a suburb in Pixley ka Seme, Northern Cape. Crime in the Carnarvon precinct area (covering Carnarvon) decreased 15.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 536 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (125 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-46). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Carnarvon compares to other Northern Cape precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 →

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

High

in Northern Cape · Low nationally

Reported crimes

536

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 15.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 2.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Carnarvon precinct area (covering Carnarvon) decreased 15.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 199% above provincial median
Contact crime: 231% above provincial median
Property crime: 107% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

1

↓ 50% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

268

↓ 16.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

86

↓ 8.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

182

↓ 16.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Carnarvon precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		125
Serious assault		101
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		97
Residential burglary		46
Malicious damage		29
Business burglary		19
Commercial crime		18
Rape		18
Share this page
WhatsApp

Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Pixley ka Seme

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Plooysburg

10 crimes ↓ 37.5%

Belmont

12 crimes ↑ 20%

Norvalspont

41 crimes ↓ 51.2%

Vanderkloof

44 crimes ↓ 13.7%

Loxton

54 crimes ↑ 17.4%

Vosburg

55 crimes ↓ 19.1%
See all precincts in Pixley ka Seme →

Compare Carnarvon

Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

vs Fraserburg More comparisons →

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about crime in Carnarvon

Check another area

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
  • Full methodology →

Economic Context

Property affordability is shaped by SA's broader economic environment.