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Calitzdorp Crime Statistics

Garden Route|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Calitzdorp increased 16.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 405 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 11.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (84 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+29). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

Very Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

405

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 16.4%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 11.5%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Calitzdorp rose 16.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Calitzdorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
84
Drug-related crime
74
Common assault
55
Residential burglary
54
Crimen injuria
29
Business burglary
27
Malicious damage
23
Theft from vehicle
20
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault8478+6
Drug-related crime7445+29
Common assault5564-9
Residential burglary5449+5
Crimen injuria2932-3
Business burglary2719+8
Malicious damage2314+9
Theft from vehicle2015+5
Rape770
Aggravated robbery62+4
Stock-theft65+1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs53+2
Murder31+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children220
Arson110
Attempted murder10+1
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Culpable homicide12-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition12-1
Kidnapping10+1
Robbery at non-residential premises10+1
Robbery at residential premises10+1
Sexual assault12-1
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Common robbery02-2
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Shoplifting03-3
Vehicle theft000
Truck hijacking000
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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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