Britstown Crime Statistics

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

D44/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

150

-7.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,493

per 100k

Safety Score

44/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Britstown (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	32	21.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	31	20.7%
Common assault	contact	20	13.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	20	13.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	17	11.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	8.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	8.0%
Rape	contact	8	5.3%
Stock Theft	property	8	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	4.7%
Attempted murder	contact	5	3.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	3.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	2.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	2.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	2.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.7%
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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Britstown Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Britstown Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Britstown Safe?

Britstown has moderate safety levels.

Britstown scores 44/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Britstown is 2,493 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Britstown, especially at night.

vs National Average

-19%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-7.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

16/27

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Britstown

In 2025, Britstown recorded 150 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Britstown is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 32 reported cases (21.3% of all crime in Britstown), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 31 cases (20.7%) and Common assault at 20 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Britstown has decreased by 7.4%, a positive sign for the Britstown community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Britstown?

The most reported crimes in Britstown are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (32 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (31 cases), Common assault (20 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Britstown has a crime rate of 2,493 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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Plooysburg	8,022	4	62	A (99)
Belmont	8,022	7	112	A (98)
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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)
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Campbell	8,022	81	1,346	B (66)