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Laingsburg Crime Statistics

Central Karoo|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Laingsburg increased 15.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 480 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 17.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (159 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+67). 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

Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

480

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 15.1%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 17.7%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Laingsburg rose 15.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Laingsburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
159
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
77
Common assault
57
Serious assault
56
Residential burglary
41
Malicious damage
25
Theft from vehicle
15
Culpable homicide
12
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime15992+67
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs77117-40
Common assault5732+25
Serious assault5658-2
Residential burglary4127+14
Malicious damage2522+3
Theft from vehicle1520-5
Culpable homicide126+6
Stock-theft102+8
Business burglary880
Attempted murder51+4
Crimen injuria510-5
Rape45-1
Common robbery23-1
Shoplifting23-1
Murder110
Aggravated robbery13-2
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition01-1
Kidnapping000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Robbery at non-residential premises000
Robbery at residential premises01-1
Robbery of cash in transit000
Sexual assault03-3
Vehicle theft000
Truck hijacking02-2
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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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