Leeu Gamka Crime Statistics

Leeu Gamka, Central Karoo, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D49/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

332

+1.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,168

per 100k

Safety Score

49/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

20,435

Crime Breakdown — Leeu Gamka (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	79	23.8%
Common assault	contact	73	22.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	68	20.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	55	16.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	47	14.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	7.2%
Stock Theft	property	23	6.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	20	6.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	5.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	12	3.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	2.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.9%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.9%
Rape	contact	3	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
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%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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%
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%

Leeu Gamka Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Leeu Gamka Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Leeu Gamka Safe?

Leeu Gamka has moderate safety levels.

Leeu Gamka scores 49/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Leeu Gamka is 2,168 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Leeu Gamka, especially at night.

vs National Average

-29%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+1.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

24% of all crime

Rank in Central Karoo

2/5

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Leeu Gamka

In 2025, Leeu Gamka recorded 332 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Leeu Gamka is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 79 reported cases (23.8% of all crime in Leeu Gamka), followed by Common assault at 73 cases (22.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 68 cases (20.5%).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Leeu Gamka?

The most reported crimes in Leeu Gamka are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (79 cases), Common assault (73 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (68 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Leeu Gamka compare to other areas in Central Karoo?

Leeu Gamka has a crime rate of 2,168 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Central Karoo, Murraysburg is safer with a rate of 1,620 per 100k.

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