Hanover Crime Statistics

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

D48/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

134

+47.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,231

per 100k

Safety Score

48/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Hanover (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	43	32.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	32	23.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	25	18.7%
Common assault	contact	15	11.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	6.7%
Stock Theft	property	9	6.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	6.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	6.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	3.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	3.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	3.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	3	2.2%
Rape	contact	3	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.7%
Murder	contact	1	0.7%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.7%
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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hanover Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hanover Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hanover Safe?

Hanover has moderate safety levels.

Hanover scores 48/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Hanover is 2,231 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Hanover, especially at night.

vs National Average

-27%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+47.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

32% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

14/27

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hanover

In 2025, Hanover recorded 134 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hanover is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 43 reported cases (32.1% of all crime in Hanover), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 32 cases (23.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 25 cases (18.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hanover has increased by 47.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hanover area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hanover?

The most reported crimes in Hanover are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (43 cases), Burglary at residential premises (32 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (25 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hanover has a crime rate of 2,231 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)