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
1,355
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 12.4%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 1.8%
in line with 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Theft from vehicle dropped significantly (-16) while Drug-related crime increased (+74).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 418 |
| Serious assault | 195 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 184 |
| Common assault | 134 |
| Residential burglary | 119 |
| Malicious damage | 79 |
| Commercial crime | 37 |
| Business burglary | 36 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 418 | 344 | +74 |
| Serious assault | 195 | 147 | +48 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 184 | 178 | +6 |
| Common assault | 134 | 117 | +17 |
| Residential burglary | 119 | 127 | -8 |
| Malicious damage | 79 | 65 | +14 |
| Commercial crime | 37 | 32 | +5 |
| Business burglary | 36 | 35 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 24 | 40 | -16 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 22 | 20 | +2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Murder | 15 | 11 | +4 |
| Rape | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 11 | 10 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Stock-theft | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 14 | -8 |
| Attempted murder | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Abduction | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 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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