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Riviersonderend Crime Statistics

Riviersonderend Precinct |Overberg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Riviersonderend falls within the Riviersonderend police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Riviersonderend is a suburb in Overberg, Western Cape. Crime in the Riviersonderend precinct area (covering Riviersonderend) increased 22.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 430 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 8.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (91 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+24). 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

Very Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

430

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 22.4%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 8.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Riviersonderend precinct area (covering Riviersonderend) increased 22.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains very low (430 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 54% below provincial median
Contact crime: 38% below provincial median
Property crime: 55% 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

196

↑ 28.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

77

↑ 20.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

157

↑ 16.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Riviersonderend precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		91
Drug-related crime		80
Serious assault		77
Residential burglary		41
Malicious damage		35
Business burglary		23
Crimen injuria		23
Rape		11
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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%

Genadendal

470 crimes ↓ 5.7%

Napier

483 crimes ↓ 5.8%
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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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