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.
Overberg rape trend
Rape by precinct in Overberg
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% |