Grabouw 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
High
in Western Cape
Reported crimes
2,414
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 5.6%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 7.4%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Business burglary dropped significantly (-35) while Drug-related crime increased (+221).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 870 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 261 |
| Common assault | 236 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 180 |
| Residential burglary | 149 |
| Malicious damage | 128 |
| Serious assault | 115 |
| Crimen injuria | 76 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 870 | 649 | +221 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 261 | 192 | +69 |
| Common assault | 236 | 217 | +19 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 180 | 203 | -23 |
| Residential burglary | 149 | 171 | -22 |
| Malicious damage | 128 | 142 | -14 |
| Serious assault | 115 | 136 | -21 |
| Crimen injuria | 76 | 78 | -2 |
| Commercial crime | 66 | 70 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 56 | 91 | -35 |
| Aggravated robbery | 49 | 77 | -28 |
| Murder | 48 | 49 | -1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 32 | 57 | -25 |
| Rape | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 24 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 22 | 25 | -3 |
| Culpable homicide | 16 | 6 | +10 |
| Attempted murder | 14 | 25 | -11 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 4 | +4 |
| Kidnapping | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 6 | 0 | +6 |
| Vehicle theft | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 5 | 18 | -13 |
| Arson | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Public violence | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Abduction | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 2 | -2 |
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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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