Gans Bay Crime Statistics
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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
Moderate
in Western Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,550
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 1.1%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 19.2%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Drug-related crime dropped significantly (-91) while Residential burglary increased (+65).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 590 |
| Residential burglary | 238 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 198 |
| Commercial crime | 130 |
| Serious assault | 76 |
| Common assault | 66 |
| Malicious damage | 62 |
| Theft from vehicle | 36 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 590 | 681 | -91 |
| Residential burglary | 238 | 173 | +65 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 198 | 150 | +48 |
| Commercial crime | 130 | 118 | +12 |
| Serious assault | 76 | 81 | -5 |
| Common assault | 66 | 71 | -5 |
| Malicious damage | 62 | 53 | +9 |
| Theft from vehicle | 36 | 38 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 32 | 42 | -10 |
| Aggravated robbery | 20 | 22 | -2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 19 | 52 | -33 |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 22 | -6 |
| Crimen injuria | 14 | 5 | +9 |
| Rape | 14 | 24 | -10 |
| Attempted murder | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Common robbery | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Murder | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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