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Napier Crime Statistics

Napier Precinct |Overberg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Napier falls within the Napier police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Napier is a suburb in Overberg, Western Cape. Crime in the Napier precinct area (covering Napier) decreased 5.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 483 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 51.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (220 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest decrease (-45). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

483

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 5.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 51.5%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Napier precinct area (covering Napier) dropped 5.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 48% below provincial median
Contact crime: 63% below provincial median
Property crime: 50% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

1

Violent crime

115

↓ 6.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

86

↑ 22.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

282

↓ 11.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Napier precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		220
Residential burglary		65
Serious assault		48
Common assault		48
Malicious damage		27
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		19
Theft from vehicle		11
Stock-theft		9
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Other precincts in Overberg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Suurbraak

188 crimes ↑ 20.1%

Struisbaai

201 crimes ↓ 9.5%

Barrydale

313 crimes ↑ 8.9%

Stanford

413 crimes ↑ 35%

Riviersonderend

430 crimes ↑ 22.4%

Genadendal

470 crimes ↓ 5.7%
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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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