Laingsburg Crime Statistics

Laingsburg, Central Karoo, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F28/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

588

+14.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,837

per 100k

Safety Score

28/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

20,435

Crime Breakdown — Laingsburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	212	36.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	103	17.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	77	13.1%
Common assault	contact	76	12.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	75	12.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	65	11.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	55	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	33	5.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	20	3.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	2.7%
Stock Theft	property	13	2.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	7	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.2%
Rape	contact	5	0.9%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.5%
Murder	contact	1	0.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
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 at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Laingsburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Laingsburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Laingsburg Safe?

No, Laingsburg has high crime levels.

Laingsburg scores 28/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Laingsburg is 3,837 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Laingsburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+25%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+14.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

36% of all crime

Rank in Central Karoo

4/5

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Laingsburg

In 2025, Laingsburg recorded 588 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Laingsburg is Drug-Related Crime with 212 reported cases (36.1% of all crime in Laingsburg), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 103 cases (17.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 77 cases (13.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Laingsburg has increased by 14.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Laingsburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Laingsburg?

The most reported crimes in Laingsburg are Drug-Related Crime (212 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (103 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Laingsburg compare to other areas in Central Karoo?

Laingsburg has a crime rate of 3,837 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Central Karoo, Murraysburg is safer with a rate of 1,620 per 100k.

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