Vanwyksvlei Crime Statistics

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

B76/100

Safe

Total Crimes

-28.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

885

per 100k

Safety Score

76/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Vanwyksvlei (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	17	32.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	12	22.6%
Stock Theft	property	12	22.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	5	9.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	9.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	5.7%
Common assault	contact	3	5.7%
Rape	contact	3	5.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	5.7%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	1.9%
Murder	contact	1	1.9%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	1.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	1.9%
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 residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Vanwyksvlei Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vanwyksvlei Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vanwyksvlei Safe?

Yes, Vanwyksvlei is relatively safe.

Vanwyksvlei scores 76/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 885 per 100,000 people, Vanwyksvlei sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Vanwyksvlei can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-71%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-28.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

8/27

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Vanwyksvlei

In 2025, Vanwyksvlei recorded 53 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vanwyksvlei is Drug-Related Crime with 17 reported cases (32.1% of all crime in Vanwyksvlei), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 12 cases (22.6%) and Stock Theft at 12 cases (22.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vanwyksvlei has decreased by 28.4%, a positive sign for the Vanwyksvlei community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vanwyksvlei?

The most reported crimes in Vanwyksvlei are Drug-Related Crime (17 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (12 cases), Stock Theft (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

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