Philipstown Crime Statistics

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

C59/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

-7.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,645

per 100k

Safety Score

59/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Philipstown (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	35.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	19	19.2%
Common assault	contact	17	17.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	12	12.1%
Stock Theft	property	12	12.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	8.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	5.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	4.0%
Rape	contact	4	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	3	3.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	3.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	3.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.0%
Murder	contact	1	1.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.0%
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%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Philipstown Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Philipstown Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Philipstown Safe?

Philipstown has moderate safety levels.

Philipstown scores 59/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Philipstown is 1,645 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Philipstown, especially at night.

vs National Average

-46%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-7.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

35% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

12/27

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Philipstown

In 2025, Philipstown recorded 99 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Philipstown is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 35 reported cases (35.4% of all crime in Philipstown), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 19 cases (19.2%) and Common assault at 17 cases (17.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Philipstown has decreased by 7.5%, a positive sign for the Philipstown community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Philipstown?

The most reported crimes in Philipstown are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (35 cases), Burglary at residential premises (19 cases), Common assault (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Philipstown has a crime rate of 1,645 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)