Rape in Overberg
SAPS recorded 67 rape cases across 12 Overberg precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 55.8% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 6% of the Western Cape's 1,106 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 67 rape cases, up 55.8% vs Apr–Jun 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?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which Overberg precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Overberg precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Hermanus | 14 | 7 → 14 |
| Swellendam | 13 | 7 → 13 |
| Grabouw | 12 | 9 → 12 |
| Bredasdorp | 6 | 2 → 6 |
| Caledon | 5 | 4 → 5 |
| Kleinmond | 4 | 1 → 4 |
| Barrydale | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Villiersdorp | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Gans Bay | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Napier | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Stanford | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Riviersonderend | 1 | 4 → 1 |