Piketberg Crime Statistics

Piketberg, West Coast, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F15/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

932

+2.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,247

per 100k

Safety Score

15/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Piketberg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	413	44.3%
Common assault	contact	149	16.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	125	13.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	88	9.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	79	8.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	77	8.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	75	8.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	53	5.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	49	5.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	48	5.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	16	1.7%
Rape	contact	12	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.5%
Common robbery	contact	4	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.3%
Murder	contact	3	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Piketberg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Piketberg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Piketberg Safe?

No, Piketberg has high crime levels.

Piketberg scores 15/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Piketberg is 6,247 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Piketberg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+104%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+2.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

44% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

19/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Piketberg

In 2025, Piketberg recorded 932 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Piketberg is Drug-Related Crime with 413 reported cases (44.3% of all crime in Piketberg), followed by Common assault at 149 cases (16.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 125 cases (13.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Piketberg has increased by 2.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Piketberg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Piketberg?

The most reported crimes in Piketberg are Drug-Related Crime (413 cases), Common assault (149 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (125 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Piketberg compare to other areas in West Coast?

Piketberg has a crime rate of 6,247 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Coast, Nuwerus is safer with a rate of 503 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in West Coast

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Nuwerus	19,896	75	503	A (85)
Elands Bay	19,896	119	799	B (77)
Redelinghuys	19,896	131	880	B (76)
Doring Bay	19,896	150	1,005	B (72)
Eendekuil	19,896	181	1,211	B (68)
Graafwater	19,896	222	1,488	C (62)
Vanrhynsdorp	19,896	269	1,804	C (55)
Hopefield	19,896	337	2,257	D (47)
Lambertsbaai	19,896	474	3,177	D (35)
Klawer	19,896	493	3,302	F (33)