Theft from Vehicles in Central Karoo
SAPS definition: “Theft out of or from motor vehicle consists of the unlawful and intentional removal of parts, accessories or equipment, that form part of a motor vehicle, or articles in or on the vehicle.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 47 theft from vehicles cases across 5 Central Karoo precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 29.9% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 1% of the Western Cape's 4,832 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 47 theft from vehicles cases, down 29.9% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is theft from vehicles rising or falling in Central Karoo?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Central Karoo precincts report the most theft from vehicles?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Central Karoo precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort West | 30 | 45 → 30 |
| Laingsburg | 6 | 5 → 6 |
| Murraysburg | 5 | 6 → 5 |
| Leeu Gamka | 4 | 7 → 4 |
| Prince Albert | 2 | 4 → 2 |