Overberg Crime Statistics
Overberg has 15 SAPS precincts covering 15 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 4,914 contact crimes and 2,789 property crimes were reported. 2 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 10 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
4,914
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
2,789
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
2
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
10
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by category in Overberg
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How much crime is reported in each Overberg precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Hermanus | 5,704 | ↑11.5% |
| Grabouw | 2,414 | ↑5.6% |
| Swellendam | 2,274 | ↑21.9% |
| Caledon | 2,183 | ↑4.7% |
| Bredasdorp | 1,945 | ↑9.6% |
| Villiersdorp | 1,633 | ↑4% |
| Gans Bay | 1,550 | →1.1% |
| Kleinmond | 1,259 | ↑9.8% |
| Napier | 771 | →0.6% |
| Riviersonderend | 762 | ↑30.3% |
| Genadendal | 731 | ↓4.3% |
| Stanford | 585 | →0.5% |
| Barrydale | 506 | ↑14% |
| Struisbaai | 347 | ↓16.4% |
| Suurbraak | 278 | ↑14.9% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Overberg
Barrydale
Bredasdorp
Caledon
Gans Bay
Genadendal
Grabouw
Hermanus
Kleinmond
Napier
Riviersonderend
Stanford
Struisbaai
Suurbraak
Swellendam
Villiersdorp
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.