Paarl 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
High
in Western Cape · Very High nationally
Reported crimes
2,207
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 10.8%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 29.6%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Theft from vehicle dropped significantly (-140) while Drug-related crime increased (+45).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 580 |
| Theft from vehicle | 245 |
| Common assault | 204 |
| Business burglary | 190 |
| Malicious damage | 180 |
| Residential burglary | 137 |
| Shoplifting | 130 |
| Aggravated robbery | 101 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 580 | 535 | +45 |
| Theft from vehicle | 245 | 385 | -140 |
| Common assault | 204 | 239 | -35 |
| Business burglary | 190 | 153 | +37 |
| Malicious damage | 180 | 158 | +22 |
| Residential burglary | 137 | 164 | -27 |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 203 | -73 |
| Aggravated robbery | 101 | 89 | +12 |
| Serious assault | 91 | 85 | +6 |
| Common robbery | 77 | 127 | -50 |
| Crimen injuria | 61 | 65 | -4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 54 | 49 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 40 | 65 | -25 |
| Rape | 21 | 26 | -5 |
| Vehicle theft | 20 | 35 | -15 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 15 | 7 | +8 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 13 | 10 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 10 | 13 | -3 |
| Stock-theft | 5 | 17 | -12 |
| Carjacking | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Murder | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 3 | 10 | -7 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 2 | -2 |
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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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