Beaufort West 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
3,002
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 1%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 16.6%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-54) while Drug-related crime increased (+98).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 510 |
| Drug-related crime | 456 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 363 |
| Serious assault | 270 |
| Residential burglary | 219 |
| Malicious damage | 218 |
| Commercial crime | 183 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 167 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 510 | 453 | +57 |
| Drug-related crime | 456 | 358 | +98 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 363 | 355 | +8 |
| Serious assault | 270 | 324 | -54 |
| Residential burglary | 219 | 254 | -35 |
| Malicious damage | 218 | 268 | -50 |
| Commercial crime | 183 | 142 | +41 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 167 | 136 | +31 |
| Theft from vehicle | 165 | 212 | -47 |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 112 | -4 |
| Crimen injuria | 79 | 104 | -25 |
| Aggravated robbery | 53 | 62 | -9 |
| Stock-theft | 53 | 68 | -15 |
| Common robbery | 32 | 52 | -20 |
| Rape | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Business burglary | 18 | 37 | -19 |
| Attempted murder | 16 | 15 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 16 | 6 | +10 |
| Murder | 13 | 20 | -7 |
| Arson | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 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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