Plooysburg Crime Statistics

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

A99/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-69.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

per 100k

Safety Score

99/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Plooysburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	25.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	1	25.0%
Attempted murder	contact	1	25.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	25.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common assault	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	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%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	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%
Rape	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Plooysburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Plooysburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Plooysburg Safe?

Yes, Plooysburg is relatively safe.

Plooysburg scores 99/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 62 per 100,000 people, Plooysburg sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Plooysburg can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-98%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-69.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

1/27

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Plooysburg

In 2025, Plooysburg recorded 4 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Plooysburg is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 1 reported cases (25.0% of all crime in Plooysburg), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 1 cases (25.0%) and Attempted murder at 1 cases (25.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Plooysburg has decreased by 69.2%, a positive sign for the Plooysburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Plooysburg?

The most reported crimes in Plooysburg are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (1 cases), Attempted murder (1 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Plooysburg has a crime rate of 62 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar), Plooysburg is among the safer areas.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
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)
Marydale	8,022	88	1,458	C (63)