Ladismith Crime Statistics
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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
Moderate
in Western Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,311
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 14.6%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 20.9%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs dropped significantly (-41) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+52).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 396 |
| Common assault | 239 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 151 |
| Serious assault | 105 |
| Residential burglary | 87 |
| Malicious damage | 76 |
| Commercial crime | 38 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 30 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 396 | 350 | +46 |
| Common assault | 239 | 199 | +40 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 151 | 99 | +52 |
| Serious assault | 105 | 98 | +7 |
| Residential burglary | 87 | 91 | -4 |
| Malicious damage | 76 | 50 | +26 |
| Commercial crime | 38 | 30 | +8 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 30 | 71 | -41 |
| Attempted murder | 28 | 4 | +24 |
| Business burglary | 28 | 22 | +6 |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 9 | +16 |
| Rape | 21 | 16 | +5 |
| Common robbery | 13 | 8 | +5 |
| Aggravated robbery | 12 | 5 | +7 |
| Theft from vehicle | 10 | 27 | -17 |
| Crimen injuria | 9 | 22 | -13 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 12 | -6 |
| Stock-theft | 6 | 13 | -7 |
| Murder | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Arson | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Other precincts in Garden Route
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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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