Montagu Crime Statistics
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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
Low
in Western Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,150
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 2%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 21.4%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Commercial crime dropped significantly (-38) while Drug-related crime increased (+45).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 257 |
| Drug-related crime | 157 |
| Serious assault | 153 |
| Common assault | 143 |
| Residential burglary | 134 |
| Malicious damage | 72 |
| Commercial crime | 54 |
| Theft from vehicle | 35 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 257 | 244 | +13 |
| Drug-related crime | 157 | 112 | +45 |
| Serious assault | 153 | 161 | -8 |
| Common assault | 143 | 138 | +5 |
| Residential burglary | 134 | 128 | +6 |
| Malicious damage | 72 | 83 | -11 |
| Commercial crime | 54 | 92 | -38 |
| Theft from vehicle | 35 | 32 | +3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 24 | 31 | -7 |
| Business burglary | 22 | 31 | -9 |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 27 | -5 |
| Rape | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 12 | 15 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 10 | 16 | -6 |
| Crimen injuria | 8 | 4 | +4 |
| Murder | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Arson | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Common robbery | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| Stock-theft | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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