Loeriesfontein Crime Statistics

Loeriesfontein, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

-23.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,189

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Loeriesfontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	27	46.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	13.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	7	12.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	5	8.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	8.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	8.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	8.6%
Attempted murder	contact	3	5.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	5.2%
Rape	contact	3	5.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	5.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	1.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	1.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	1.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Loeriesfontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Loeriesfontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Loeriesfontein Safe?

Yes, Loeriesfontein is relatively safe.

Loeriesfontein scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,189 per 100,000 people, Loeriesfontein sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Loeriesfontein can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-61%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-23.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

47% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

10/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Loeriesfontein

In 2025, Loeriesfontein recorded 58 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Loeriesfontein is Common assault with 27 reported cases (46.6% of all crime in Loeriesfontein), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 8 cases (13.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 7 cases (12.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Loeriesfontein has decreased by 23.7%, a positive sign for the Loeriesfontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Loeriesfontein?

The most reported crimes in Loeriesfontein are Common assault (27 cases), Burglary at residential premises (8 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (7 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Loeriesfontein compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Loeriesfontein has a crime rate of 1,189 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is safer with a rate of 170 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Namakwa

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Middelpos	6,475	8	170	A (96)
Hondeklip Bay	6,475	33	680	A (81)
Aggeneys	6,475	36	741	B (79)
Vioolsdrif	6,475	41	849	B (77)
Komaggas	6,475	42	865	B (76)
Kleinsee	6,475	49	1,004	B (72)
Sutherland	6,475	50	1,035	B (72)
Alexander Bay	6,475	52	1,066	B (71)
Nieuwoudtville	6,475	55	1,127	B (70)
Onseepkans	6,475	66	1,359	B (65)