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Franschhoek Crime Statistics

Franschhoek Precinct |Cape Winelands
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Franschhoek falls within the Franschhoek police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Franschhoek is a suburb in Cape Winelands, Western Cape. Crime in the Franschhoek precinct area (covering Franschhoek) increased 59.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,358 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 7.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (220 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+94). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

Moderate

in Western Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,358

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 59.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 7.7%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Franschhoek precinct area (covering Franschhoek) rose 59.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 17% below provincial median
Contact crime: 22% above provincial median
Property crime: 18% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

13

↓ 13.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

501

↑ 62.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

185

↑ 25.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

672

↑ 70.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Franschhoek precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		220
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		209
Drug-related crime		203
Common assault		139
Residential burglary		112
Malicious damage		104
Commercial crime		71
Aggravated robbery		54
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Other precincts in Cape Winelands

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mcgregor

312 crimes ↓ 31%

Bonnievale

637 crimes ↓ 18.9%

Touws River

639 crimes ↑ 16.8%

Rawsonville

739 crimes ↑ 2.8%

Groot-Drakenstein

841 crimes ↑ 11.1%

Ashton

855 crimes → 1.3%
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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
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