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Heidelberg(C) Crime Statistics

Heidelberg(C) Precinct |Garden Route
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Heidelberg(C) falls within the Heidelberg(C) police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Heidelberg(C) is a suburb in Garden Route, Western Cape. Crime in the Heidelberg(C) precinct area (covering Heidelberg(C)) increased 3.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 651 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 5.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (248 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+129). 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

Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

651

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 3.3%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 5.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Heidelberg(C) precinct area (covering Heidelberg(C)) rose 3.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 30% below provincial median
Contact crime: 40% below provincial median
Property crime: 44% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

0

↓ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

188

↓ 29.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

97

↓ 27.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

366

↑ 58.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Heidelberg(C) precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		248
Common assault		117
Residential burglary		69
Serious assault		56
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		55
Malicious damage		46
Business burglary		14
Stock-theft		7
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Other precincts in Garden Route

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

De Rust

269 crimes ↑ 16.9%

Still Bay

350 crimes ↑ 13.1%

Calitzdorp

405 crimes ↑ 16.4%

Uniondale

455 crimes ↑ 7.6%

Groot Brakrivier

465 crimes ↑ 10.7%

Riversdale

560 crimes ↓ 5.6%
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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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