Rape in Overberg
SAPS recorded 218 rape cases across 15 Overberg precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 5% of the Western Cape's 4,585 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 59 rape cases, down 6.3% vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Overberg?
Which Overberg precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
All Overberg precincts
| Precinct | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Hermanus | 49 | +8.9% |
| Grabouw | 30 | 0% |
| Swellendam | 25 | +25% |
| Villiersdorp | 19 | -17.4% |
| Caledon | 16 | -15.8% |
| Bredasdorp | 14 | -12.5% |
| Gans Bay | 14 | -41.7% |
| Riviersonderend | 12 | +20% |
| Barrydale | 11 | +175% |
| Kleinmond | 9 | -18.2% |
| Genadendal | 7 | -12.5% |
| Napier | 4 | +300% |
| Stanford | 4 | +100% |
| Struisbaai | 3 | -40% |
| Suurbraak | 1 | 0% |