Hopetown Crime Statistics

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

F11/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

443

-4.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,367

per 100k

Safety Score

11/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Hopetown (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	113	25.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	85	19.2%
Common assault	contact	85	19.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	49	11.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	44	9.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	37	8.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	7.9%
Attempted murder	contact	19	4.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	3.8%
Rape	contact	16	3.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	2.7%
Stock Theft	property	11	2.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	0.9%
Murder	contact	4	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hopetown Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hopetown Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hopetown Safe?

No, Hopetown has high crime levels.

Hopetown scores 11/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Hopetown is 7,367 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Hopetown, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+140%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

24/27

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Hopetown

In 2025, Hopetown recorded 443 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hopetown is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 113 reported cases (25.5% of all crime in Hopetown), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 85 cases (19.2%) and Common assault at 85 cases (19.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hopetown has decreased by 4.9%, a positive sign for the Hopetown community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hopetown?

The most reported crimes in Hopetown are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (113 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (85 cases), Common assault (85 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hopetown has a crime rate of 7,367 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)