Rape in Central Karoo
SAPS recorded 41 rape cases across 5 Central Karoo precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 14.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 1% of the Western Cape's 4,585 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 12 rape cases, up 33.3% vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Central Karoo rape trend
Rape by precinct in Central Karoo
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
All Central Karoo precincts
| Precinct | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort West | 25 | 0% |
| Murraysburg | 5 | 0% |
| Prince Albert | 5 | -28.6% |
| Laingsburg | 4 | -33.3% |
| Leeu Gamka | 2 | -60% |