Griekwastad Crime Statistics

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

C57/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

102

+4.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,695

per 100k

Safety Score

57/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Griekwastad (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	23	22.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	20	19.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	20	19.6%
Common assault	contact	15	14.7%
Stock Theft	property	11	10.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	7.8%
Rape	contact	8	7.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	6.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	6.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	4.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	4.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	4.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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 Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Griekwastad Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Griekwastad Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Griekwastad Safe?

Griekwastad has moderate safety levels.

Griekwastad scores 57/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Griekwastad is 1,695 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Griekwastad, especially at night.

vs National Average

-45%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+4.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

13/27

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Griekwastad

In 2025, Griekwastad recorded 102 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Griekwastad is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 23 reported cases (22.5% of all crime in Griekwastad), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 20 cases (19.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 20 cases (19.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Griekwastad has increased by 4.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Griekwastad area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Griekwastad?

The most reported crimes in Griekwastad are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (23 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (20 cases), Burglary at residential premises (20 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Griekwastad has a crime rate of 1,695 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)