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Uniondale Crime Statistics

Uniondale Precinct |Garden Route
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Uniondale falls within the Uniondale police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Uniondale is a suburb in Garden Route, Western Cape. Crime in the Uniondale precinct area (covering Uniondale) increased 7.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 455 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 9.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (165 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+66). 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

455

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 7.6%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 9.1%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Uniondale precinct area (covering Uniondale) rose 7.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 51% below provincial median
Contact crime: 55% below provincial median
Property crime: 55% 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

4

↑ 33.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

140

↓ 25.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

77

↑ 30.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

238

↑ 35.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Uniondale precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		165
Common assault		64
Residential burglary		50
Serious assault		47
Malicious damage		25
Crimen injuria		20
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		17
Stock-theft		14
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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%

Groot Brakrivier

465 crimes ↑ 10.7%

Riversdale

560 crimes ↓ 5.6%

Dysselsdorp

643 crimes ↑ 36.5%
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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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