South African Police Service (SAPS) Data — Updated Quarterly

Safest Suburbs in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)

Looking for the safest areas in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)? Based on the latest SAPS crime statistics (2025), these are the Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) suburbs with the lowest crime rates, ranked from safest to least safe across all 27 police precincts.

All Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) Suburbs Ranked by Safety

RankPrecinctCrime RateViolent Crime RateSafety Grade
1Plooysburg6237A
2Belmont1120A
3Norvalspont449187A
4Vanderkloof511212A
5Vosburg511262A
6Loxton648362A
7Niekerkshoop798312B
8Vanwyksvlei885262B
9Strydenburg1,097686B
10Campbell1,346598B
11Marydale1,458898C
12Philipstown1,645785C
13Griekwastad1,695548C
14Hanover2,231885D
15Kuyasa2,2561,334D
16Britstown2,493935D
17Petrusville2,7551,334D
18Noupoort3,1541,645D
19Richmond(C)3,8392,094F
20Colesberg4,1011,184F
21Victoria West4,2511,496F
22Prieska6,6322,506F
23Carnarvon6,8443,403F
24Hopetown7,3673,328F
25Sunrise9,4745,834F
26De Aar9,5363,652F
27Douglas15,3585,846F

Crime rate = reported crimes per 100,000 people. Source: SAPS 2025.

Is Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) Safe to Live In?

Safety in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) varies significantly depending on the suburb. Of the 27 police precincts in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar), 10 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 14 are rated D or F (High Risk to Very High Risk).

The safest suburb is Plooysburg with a crime rate of just 62 per 100,000 and a safety grade of A (Very Safe). In contrast, Douglas has the highest crime rate at 15,358 per 100,000, earning a grade of F (Very High Risk).

When choosing where to live in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar), look for suburbs with an A or B safety rating. The top three safest areas are Plooysburg, Belmont, Norvalspont — all with crime rates well below the city average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest suburb in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)?

Based on the latest SAPS crime statistics (2025), Plooysburg is the safest suburb in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) with a crime rate of 62 per 100,000 people and a safety grade of A (Very Safe).

Is Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) safe to live in?

Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) has 27 police precincts with safety scores ranging from A (Plooysburg) to F (Douglas). 10 precincts are rated Safe or Very Safe, while 14 are rated High Risk or worse. Safety varies significantly by suburb.

What are the top 3 safest areas in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)?

The three safest areas in Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) are Plooysburg (62 per 100k), Belmont (112 per 100k), Norvalspont (449 per 100k).

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