Beaufort West Crime Statistics

Beaufort West, Central Karoo, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,371

+9.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

15,469

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

20,435

Crime Breakdown — Beaufort West (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	533	22.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	468	19.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	372	15.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	283	11.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	243	10.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	235	9.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	195	8.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	191	8.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	172	7.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	121	5.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	76	3.2%
Stock Theft	property	59	2.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	40	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	33	1.4%
Rape	contact	23	1.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	15	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	12	0.5%
Murder	contact	11	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Beaufort West Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Beaufort West Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Beaufort West Safe?

No, Beaufort West has high crime levels.

Beaufort West scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Beaufort West is 15,469 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Beaufort West, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+404%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+9.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

22% of all crime

Rank in Central Karoo

5/5

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Beaufort West

In 2025, Beaufort West recorded 2,371 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Beaufort West is Common assault with 533 reported cases (22.5% of all crime in Beaufort West), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 468 cases (19.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 372 cases (15.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Beaufort West has increased by 9.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Beaufort West area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Beaufort West?

The most reported crimes in Beaufort West are Common assault (533 cases), Drug-Related Crime (468 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (372 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Beaufort West compare to other areas in Central Karoo?

Beaufort West has a crime rate of 15,469 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Central Karoo, Murraysburg is safer with a rate of 1,620 per 100k.

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