Mossel Bay 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
Low
in Western Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,202
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 10.2%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 23.7%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Commercial crime dropped significantly (-107) while Drug-related crime increased (+94).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 371 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 180 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 108 |
| Shoplifting | 83 |
| Commercial crime | 81 |
| Residential burglary | 78 |
| Common assault | 71 |
| Theft from vehicle | 67 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 371 | 277 | +94 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 180 | 184 | -4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 108 | 155 | -47 |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 88 | -5 |
| Commercial crime | 81 | 188 | -107 |
| Residential burglary | 78 | 64 | +14 |
| Common assault | 71 | 124 | -53 |
| Theft from vehicle | 67 | 64 | +3 |
| Malicious damage | 38 | 55 | -17 |
| Serious assault | 30 | 24 | +6 |
| Crimen injuria | 26 | 34 | -8 |
| Aggravated robbery | 15 | 19 | -4 |
| Common robbery | 13 | 11 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 12 | 26 | -14 |
| Attempted murder | 8 | 4 | +4 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Rape | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Murder | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in Garden Route
Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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