Hout Bay Precinct
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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
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Crime volume
Moderate
in Western Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,932
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 1.8%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 9%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-70) while Commercial crime increased (+59).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 426 |
| Common assault | 356 |
| Commercial crime | 260 |
| Malicious damage | 161 |
| Serious assault | 134 |
| Residential burglary | 130 |
| Theft from vehicle | 83 |
| Drug-related crime | 68 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 426 | 388 | +38 |
| Common assault | 356 | 302 | +54 |
| Commercial crime | 260 | 201 | +59 |
| Malicious damage | 161 | 153 | +8 |
| Serious assault | 134 | 178 | -44 |
| Residential burglary | 130 | 150 | -20 |
| Theft from vehicle | 83 | 135 | -52 |
| Drug-related crime | 68 | 46 | +22 |
| Aggravated robbery | 64 | 134 | -70 |
| Crimen injuria | 39 | 38 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 36 | 35 | +1 |
| Murder | 36 | 34 | +2 |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 41 | -15 |
| Rape | 25 | 26 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 23 | 27 | -4 |
| Attempted murder | 20 | 22 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 12 | 17 | -5 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 9 | -3 |
| Vehicle theft | 6 | 22 | -16 |
| Arson | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Public violence | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 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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