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Victoria West Crime Statistics

Pixley ka Seme|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Victoria West remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 342 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (55 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+14). 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

High

in Northern Cape · Low nationally

Reported crimes

342

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.7%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 8.6%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Victoria West has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Victoria West precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
55
Residential burglary
44
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
39
Common assault
29
Malicious damage
25
Theft from vehicle
25
Stock-theft
23
Commercial crime
17
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault5541+14
Residential burglary4456-12
All theft not mentioned elsewhere3934+5
Common assault2940-11
Malicious damage2514+11
Theft from vehicle2511+14
Stock-theft2334-11
Commercial crime179+8
Business burglary1619-3
Attempted murder14140
Rape1316-3
Shoplifting13130
Crimen injuria75+2
Common robbery56-1
Aggravated robbery49-5
Drug-related crime37-4
Culpable homicide24-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Sexual assault220
Contact sexual offences110
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition12-1
Kidnapping10+1
Murder14-3
Abduction000
Arson03-3
Attempted sexual offences02-2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs01-1
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Vehicle theft000
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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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