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Calitzdorp Crime Statistics

Garden Route|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Calitzdorp increased 15.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 661 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 10.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (117 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest increase (+57). 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

661

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 15.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 10.9%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Calitzdorp rose 15.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Calitzdorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
117
Serious assault
115
Drug-related crime
102
Common assault
74
Residential burglary
71
Crimen injuria
39
Business burglary
33
Malicious damage
33
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere11760+57
Serious assault115101+14
Drug-related crime10278+24
Common assault7495-21
Residential burglary7159+12
Crimen injuria3940-1
Business burglary3324+9
Malicious damage3320+13
Theft from vehicle2519+6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs94+5
Rape990
Aggravated robbery85+3
Stock-theft770
Commercial crime330-27
Murder31+2
Common robbery220
Kidnapping20+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children25-3
Arson12-1
Attempted murder10+1
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Culpable homicide13-2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition12-1
Sexual assault12-1
Abduction000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting03-3
Vehicle theft000
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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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