Richmond(C) Crime Statistics

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

F27/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

231

-21.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,839

per 100k

Safety Score

27/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Richmond(C) (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	61	26.4%
Common assault	contact	61	26.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	28	12.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	27	11.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	19	8.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	5.6%
Common robbery	contact	13	5.6%
Attempted murder	contact	11	4.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	4.8%
Stock Theft	property	11	4.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	3.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	2.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	2.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	2.2%
Rape	contact	5	2.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	4	1.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.7%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.3%
Murder	contact	3	1.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
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%
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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Richmond(C) Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Richmond(C) Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Richmond(C) Safe?

No, Richmond(C) has high crime levels.

Richmond(C) scores 27/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Richmond(C) is 3,839 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Richmond(C), particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+25%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-21.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

19/27

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Richmond(C)

In 2025, Richmond(C) recorded 231 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Richmond(C) is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 61 reported cases (26.4% of all crime in Richmond(C)), followed by Common assault at 61 cases (26.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 28 cases (12.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Richmond(C) has decreased by 21.4%, a positive sign for the Richmond(C) community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Richmond(C)?

The most reported crimes in Richmond(C) are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (61 cases), Common assault (61 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (28 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Richmond(C) has a crime rate of 3,839 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)