Lingelethu-West 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
High
in Western Cape · Very High nationally
Reported crimes
4,020
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 9.7%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 0.6%
in line with 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-77) while Drug-related crime increased (+261).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 705 |
| Aggravated robbery | 660 |
| Drug-related crime | 536 |
| Malicious damage | 320 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 299 |
| Commercial crime | 232 |
| Serious assault | 192 |
| Residential burglary | 189 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 705 | 663 | +42 |
| Aggravated robbery | 660 | 737 | -77 |
| Drug-related crime | 536 | 275 | +261 |
| Malicious damage | 320 | 286 | +34 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 299 | 284 | +15 |
| Commercial crime | 232 | 237 | -5 |
| Serious assault | 192 | 174 | +18 |
| Residential burglary | 189 | 196 | -7 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 109 | 74 | +35 |
| Common robbery | 103 | 91 | +12 |
| Murder | 98 | 79 | +19 |
| Vehicle theft | 84 | 50 | +34 |
| Rape | 80 | 109 | -29 |
| Theft from vehicle | 72 | 78 | -6 |
| Crimen injuria | 64 | 41 | +23 |
| Business burglary | 57 | 34 | +23 |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 57 | -8 |
| Attempted murder | 45 | 65 | -20 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 41 | 45 | -4 |
| Kidnapping | 29 | 40 | -11 |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 11 | 5 | +6 |
| Culpable homicide | 11 | 19 | -8 |
| Arson | 10 | 5 | +5 |
| Public violence | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 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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