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Pacaltsdorp Crime Statistics

Garden Route|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Pacaltsdorp increased 15.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,438 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 18.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (543 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+113). 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

High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

2,438

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 15.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 18.3%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Pacaltsdorp rose 15.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Pacaltsdorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
543
Common assault
463
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
348
Residential burglary
195
Malicious damage
175
Serious assault
167
Crimen injuria
99
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
97
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime543430+113
Common assault463394+69
All theft not mentioned elsewhere348251+97
Residential burglary195172+23
Malicious damage175192-17
Serious assault167183-16
Crimen injuria9980+19
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs9792+5
Theft from vehicle6672-6
Commercial crime5956+3
Rape5331+22
Aggravated robbery46460
Common robbery2629-3
Business burglary20200
Sexual assault1615+1
Attempted murder1110+1
Murder109+1
Kidnapping75+2
Stock-theft711-4
Arson65+1
Attempted sexual offences63+3
Shoplifting50+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children43+1
Culpable homicide32+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition34-1
Vehicle theft21+1
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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