Petrusville Crime Statistics

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

D41/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

166

+1.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,755

per 100k

Safety Score

41/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Petrusville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	57	34.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	37	22.3%
Common assault	contact	31	18.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	12.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	9.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	6.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	4.8%
Stock Theft	property	7	4.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	3.0%
Murder	contact	5	3.0%
Rape	contact	4	2.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.6%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
Robbery at non-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%

Petrusville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Petrusville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Petrusville Safe?

Petrusville has moderate safety levels.

Petrusville scores 41/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Petrusville is 2,755 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Petrusville, especially at night.

vs National Average

-10%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+1.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

34% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

17/27

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Petrusville

In 2025, Petrusville recorded 166 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Petrusville is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 57 reported cases (34.3% of all crime in Petrusville), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 37 cases (22.3%) and Common assault at 31 cases (18.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Petrusville has increased by 1.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Petrusville area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Petrusville?

The most reported crimes in Petrusville are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (57 cases), Burglary at residential premises (37 cases), Common assault (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Petrusville has a crime rate of 2,755 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)