Pella Crime Statistics

Pella, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C57/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

-7.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,730

per 100k

Safety Score

57/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Pella (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	17	20.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	15	17.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	12	14.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	14.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	9	10.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	6.0%
Rape	contact	5	6.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	4.8%
Stock Theft	property	4	4.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	3.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	3.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	3.6%
Murder	contact	3	3.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	1	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	1.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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%
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%

Pella Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Pella Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Pella Safe?

Pella has moderate safety levels.

Pella scores 57/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Pella is 1,730 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Pella, especially at night.

vs National Average

-44%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-7.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

20% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

13/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Pella

In 2025, Pella recorded 84 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Pella is Common assault with 17 reported cases (20.2% of all crime in Pella), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 15 cases (17.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 12 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Pella has decreased by 7.7%, a positive sign for the Pella community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Pella?

The most reported crimes in Pella are Common assault (17 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (15 cases), Burglary at residential premises (12 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Pella compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Pella has a crime rate of 1,730 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is safer with a rate of 170 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Namakwa

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Middelpos	6,475	8	170	A (96)
Hondeklip Bay	6,475	33	680	A (81)
Aggeneys	6,475	36	741	B (79)
Vioolsdrif	6,475	41	849	B (77)
Komaggas	6,475	42	865	B (76)
Kleinsee	6,475	49	1,004	B (72)
Sutherland	6,475	50	1,035	B (72)
Alexander Bay	6,475	52	1,066	B (71)
Nieuwoudtville	6,475	55	1,127	B (70)
Loeriesfontein	6,475	58	1,189	B (69)