Central Karoo Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 5 precincts in Central Karoo
District Overview
The big picture for Central Karoo
Central Karoo has 5 police precincts reporting a combined 1,038 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 5 precincts are improving, 0 are worsening, and 0 are stable.
1.0k
Total crimes
5
Improving
0
Worsening
0
Stable
District total change
-24.0%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
+1.0%
Western Cape, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 5 precincts in Central Karoo.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Central Karoo are moving the most?
Of 5 precincts, 5 saw crime decrease and 0 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort West | -16.6% | improved |
| Murraysburg | -9.8% | improved |
| Laingsburg | -9.5% | improved |
| Prince Albert | -2.1% | improved |
| Leeu Gamka | +9.2% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 5 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Central Karoo ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murraysburg | 82 | ↓ 7.9% |
| 2 | Leeu Gamka | 89 | ↓ 19.1% |
| 3 | Prince Albert | 140 | ↓ 22.2% |
| 4 | Laingsburg | 156 | ↓ 8.8% |
| 5 | Beaufort West | 571 | ↓ 30% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 5 precincts in Central Karoo, Western Cape
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis 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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