Prieska Crime Statistics

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

F13/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

399

-7.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,632

per 100k

Safety Score

13/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Prieska (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	93	23.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	72	18.0%
Common assault	contact	59	14.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	53	13.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	39	9.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	8.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	32	8.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	7.8%
Attempted murder	contact	28	7.0%
Murder	contact	16	4.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	3.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	12	3.0%
Rape	contact	12	3.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	9	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	4	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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 Assault	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%

Prieska Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Prieska Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Prieska Safe?

No, Prieska has high crime levels.

Prieska scores 13/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Prieska is 6,632 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Prieska, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+116%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-7.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

23% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

22/27

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Prieska

In 2025, Prieska recorded 399 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Prieska is Drug-Related Crime with 93 reported cases (23.3% of all crime in Prieska), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 72 cases (18.0%) and Common assault at 59 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Prieska has decreased by 7.9%, a positive sign for the Prieska community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Prieska?

The most reported crimes in Prieska are Drug-Related Crime (93 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (72 cases), Common assault (59 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Prieska has a crime rate of 6,632 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)