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Murraysburg Crime Statistics

Central Karoo|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Murraysburg remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 219 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 3.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (67 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+16). 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

Very Low

in Western Cape · Low nationally

Reported crimes

219

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 0.3%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 3.3%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Murraysburg has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Murraysburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary
67
Serious assault
28
Stock-theft
27
Drug-related crime
21
Common assault
18
Theft from vehicle
13
Malicious damage
10
Common robbery
8
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Residential burglary6762+5
Serious assault2840-12
Stock-theft2729-2
Drug-related crime215+16
Common assault1825-7
Theft from vehicle1310+3
Malicious damage1015-5
Common robbery85+3
Business burglary72+5
Culpable homicide41+3
Rape45-1
Aggravated robbery34-1
Attempted murder220
Crimen injuria24-2
Murder24-2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs10+1
Robbery at non-residential premises10+1
Truck hijacking10+1
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition000
Kidnapping000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Robbery at residential premises01-1
Robbery of cash in transit000
Sexual assault02-2
Shoplifting000
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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