Colesberg Crime Statistics

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

F25/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

247

-2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,101

per 100k

Safety Score

25/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Colesberg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	43	17.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	39	15.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	32	13.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	12.6%
Common assault	contact	29	11.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	25	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	20	8.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	19	7.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	16	6.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	5.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	4.9%
Stock Theft	property	12	4.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	9	3.6%
Attempted murder	contact	7	2.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.6%
Rape	contact	3	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Colesberg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Colesberg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Colesberg Safe?

No, Colesberg has high crime levels.

Colesberg scores 25/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Colesberg is 4,101 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Colesberg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+34%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

17% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

20/27

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Colesberg

In 2025, Colesberg recorded 247 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Colesberg is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 43 reported cases (17.4% of all crime in Colesberg), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 39 cases (15.8%) and Commercial Crime at 32 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Colesberg has decreased by 2%, a positive sign for the Colesberg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Colesberg?

The most reported crimes in Colesberg are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (43 cases), Drug-Related Crime (39 cases), Commercial Crime (32 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Colesberg has a crime rate of 4,101 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)