Tulbagh 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
Moderate
in Western Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
838
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 14.9%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 11.5%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-8) while Drug-related crime increased (+60).
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 | 307 |
| Serious assault | 134 |
| Common assault | 100 |
| Residential burglary | 90 |
| Malicious damage | 57 |
| Business burglary | 25 |
| Theft from vehicle | 22 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 19 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 307 | 247 | +60 |
| Serious assault | 134 | 110 | +24 |
| Common assault | 100 | 83 | +17 |
| Residential burglary | 90 | 98 | -8 |
| Malicious damage | 57 | 53 | +4 |
| Business burglary | 25 | 23 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 22 | 26 | -4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 19 | 14 | +5 |
| Aggravated robbery | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Murder | 11 | 8 | +3 |
| Rape | 8 | 11 | -3 |
| Common robbery | 7 | 8 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Attempted murder | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Stock-theft | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Abduction | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 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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