Skip to main content
SafeSuburb logo SafeSuburb

Fraserburg Crime Statistics

Fraserburg Precinct |Namakwa
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Fraserburg falls within the Fraserburg police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Fraserburg is a suburb in Namakwa, Northern Cape. Crime in the Fraserburg precinct area (covering Fraserburg) decreased 42.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 62 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 33.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (12 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-12). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Fraserburg compares to other Northern Cape precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Low

in Northern Cape · Very Low nationally

Reported crimes

62

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 42.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 33.3%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Fraserburg precinct area (covering Fraserburg) dropped 42.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024. Total crime is low at 62 reported crimes — large percentage swings are common at low volumes.
Total crime: 49% below provincial median
Contact crime: 58% below provincial median
Property crime: 32% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

3

↑ 200% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

26

↓ 42.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

22

↓ 46.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

14

↓ 39.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Fraserburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		12
Stock-theft		10
Serious assault		7
Drug-related crime		7
Residential burglary		6
Business burglary		4
Malicious damage		3
Murder		3
Share this page
WhatsApp

Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Namakwa

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Middelpos

6 crimes ↓ 27.3%

Aggeneys

25 crimes ↑ 6.5%

Hondeklip Bay

27 crimes ↑ 50%

Vioolsdrif

34 crimes ↑ 25%

Sutherland

35 crimes ↓ 46%

Komaggas

35 crimes ↓ 9.6%
See all precincts in Namakwa →

Compare Fraserburg

Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

vs Carnarvon More comparisons →

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about crime in Fraserburg

Check another area

Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
  • Full methodology →

Economic Context

Property affordability is shaped by SA's broader economic environment.