Niekerkshoop Crime Statistics

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

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

+20% vs 2024

Crime Rate

798

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Niekerkshoop (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	15	31.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	16.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	14.6%
Stock Theft	property	7	14.6%
Common assault	contact	5	10.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	4	8.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	8.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	8.3%
Attempted murder	contact	3	6.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	6.3%
Common robbery	contact	1	2.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	2.1%
Rape	contact	1	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	2.1%
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%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	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%

Niekerkshoop Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Niekerkshoop Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Niekerkshoop Safe?

Yes, Niekerkshoop is relatively safe.

Niekerkshoop scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 798 per 100,000 people, Niekerkshoop sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Niekerkshoop can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-74%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+20%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

31% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

7/27

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Niekerkshoop

In 2025, Niekerkshoop recorded 48 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Niekerkshoop is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 15 reported cases (31.3% of all crime in Niekerkshoop), followed by Burglary at non-residential premises at 8 cases (16.7%) and Malicious damage to property at 7 cases (14.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Niekerkshoop has increased by 20%, indicating a worsening trend for the Niekerkshoop area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Niekerkshoop?

The most reported crimes in Niekerkshoop are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (15 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (8 cases), Malicious damage to property (7 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Niekerkshoop has a crime rate of 798 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)
Vanwyksvlei	8,022	53	885	B (76)
Strydenburg	8,022	66	1,097	B (70)
Campbell	8,022	81	1,346	B (66)
Marydale	8,022	88	1,458	C (63)