Douglas Crime Statistics

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

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

924

+10% vs 2024

Crime Rate

15,358

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Douglas (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	245	26.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	219	23.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	175	18.9%
Common assault	contact	132	14.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	88	9.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	5.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	44	4.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	41	4.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	39	4.2%
Common robbery	contact	32	3.5%
Attempted murder	contact	24	2.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	2.6%
Rape	contact	23	2.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	1.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	16	1.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	1.2%
Stock Theft	property	11	1.2%
Murder	contact	5	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Douglas Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Douglas Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Douglas Safe?

No, Douglas has high crime levels.

Douglas scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Douglas is 15,358 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Douglas, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+401%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+10%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

27% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

27/27

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Douglas

In 2025, Douglas recorded 924 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Douglas is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 245 reported cases (26.5% of all crime in Douglas), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 219 cases (23.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 175 cases (18.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Douglas has increased by 10%, indicating a worsening trend for the Douglas area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Douglas?

The most reported crimes in Douglas are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (245 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (219 cases), Burglary at residential premises (175 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Douglas has a crime rate of 15,358 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)
Vanwyksvlei	8,022	53	885	B (76)
Strydenburg	8,022	66	1,097	B (70)
Campbell	8,022	81	1,346	B (66)