Carnarvon Crime Statistics

Carnarvon, Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar), Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F12/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

412

-9.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,844

per 100k

Safety Score

12/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Carnarvon (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	128	31.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	103	25.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	100	24.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	48	11.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	7.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	20	4.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	3.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	3.9%
Attempted murder	contact	15	3.6%
Rape	contact	15	3.6%
Stock Theft	property	12	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	2.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	9	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	1.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Murder	contact	1	0.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Carnarvon Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Carnarvon Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Carnarvon Safe?

No, Carnarvon has high crime levels.

Carnarvon scores 12/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Carnarvon is 6,844 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Carnarvon, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+123%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-9.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

31% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

23/27

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Carnarvon

In 2025, Carnarvon recorded 412 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Carnarvon is Common assault with 128 reported cases (31.1% of all crime in Carnarvon), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 103 cases (25.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 100 cases (24.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Carnarvon has decreased by 9.8%, a positive sign for the Carnarvon community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Carnarvon?

The most reported crimes in Carnarvon are Common assault (128 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (103 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (100 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Carnarvon compare to other areas in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)?

Carnarvon has a crime rate of 6,844 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar), Plooysburg is safer with a rate of 62 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Plooysburg	8,022	4	62	A (99)
Belmont	8,022	7	112	A (98)
Norvalspont	8,022	27	449	A (87)
Vanderkloof	8,022	31	511	A (85)
Vosburg	8,022	31	511	A (85)
Loxton	8,022	39	648	A (82)
Niekerkshoop	8,022	48	798	B (78)
Vanwyksvlei	8,022	53	885	B (76)
Strydenburg	8,022	66	1,097	B (70)
Campbell	8,022	81	1,346	B (66)