Cape Winelands Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 23 precincts in Cape Winelands
District Overview
The big picture for Cape Winelands
Cape Winelands has 23 police precincts reporting a combined 12,001 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 7 precincts are improving, 13 are worsening, and 3 are stable.
12.0k
Total crimes
7
Improving
13
Worsening
3
Stable
District total change
+3.8%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
+1.0%
Western Cape, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 23 precincts in Cape Winelands.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Cape Winelands are moving the most?
Of 23 precincts, 7 saw crime decrease and 13 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Cloetesville | -35.1% | improved |
| Paarl | -29.7% | improved |
| Mcgregor | -26.1% | improved |
| Rawsonville | -24.0% | improved |
| Mbekweni | -20.8% | improved |
| Ceres | -18.0% | improved |
| Ashton | -17.7% | improved |
| Robertson | -16.8% | improved |
| Stellenbosch | -15.9% | improved |
| Bonnievale | -13.9% | improved |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 23 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Cape Winelands ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcgregor | 71 | ↓ 15.5% |
| 2 | Bonnievale | 146 | ↑ 14.1% |
| 3 | Groot-Drakenstein | 179 | → 1.1% |
| 4 | Rawsonville | 184 | ↑ 21.1% |
| 5 | Touws River | 204 | ↑ 71.4% |
| 6 | Ashton | 233 | ↑ 15.9% |
| 7 | Wolseley | 235 | ↓ 4.9% |
| 8 | Saron | 236 | ↑ 10.8% |
| 9 | Montagu | 273 | → 1.1% |
| 10 | Klapmuts | 290 | ↑ 19.3% |
| 11 | Tulbagh | 301 | ↑ 22.9% |
| 12 | Prince Alfred Hamlet | 309 | ↑ 19.3% |
| 13 | Franschhoek | 361 | ↑ 56.3% |
| 14 | De Doorns | 395 | ↓ 7.9% |
| 15 | Cloetesville | 419 | ↑ 6.3% |
| 16 | Mbekweni | 436 | ↑ 10.7% |
| 17 | Robertson | 587 | → 1.3% |
| 18 | Ceres | 596 | ↓ 4.3% |
| 19 | Wellington | 807 | ↓ 2.8% |
| 20 | Paarl | 894 | ↓ 4.7% |
| 21 | Paarl East | 1,409 | ↑ 10.9% |
| 22 | Stellenbosch | 1,488 | ↓ 12.2% |
| 23 | Worcester | 1,948 | ↑ 6.8% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 23 precincts in Cape Winelands, Western Cape
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis 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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