Sunrise Crime Statistics

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

F5/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

570

+18.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,474

per 100k

Safety Score

5/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

8,022

Crime Breakdown — Sunrise (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	185	32.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	169	29.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	91	16.0%
Attempted murder	contact	69	12.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	59	10.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	51	8.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	3.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	19	3.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	2.8%
Rape	contact	13	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	2.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	1.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	9	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.4%
Murder	contact	8	1.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Sunrise Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sunrise Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sunrise Safe?

No, Sunrise has high crime levels.

Sunrise scores 5/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Sunrise is 9,474 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Sunrise, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+209%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+18.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

32% of all crime

Rank in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

25/27

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Sunrise

In 2025, Sunrise recorded 570 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sunrise is Common assault with 185 reported cases (32.5% of all crime in Sunrise), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 169 cases (29.6%) and Malicious damage to property at 91 cases (16.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sunrise has increased by 18.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Sunrise area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sunrise?

The most reported crimes in Sunrise are Common assault (185 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (169 cases), Malicious damage to property (91 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Sunrise has a crime rate of 9,474 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)