Stanford Crime Statistics
See how Stanford compares to other Western Cape precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 →
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 · Low nationally
Reported crimes
585
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.5%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 10.8%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-18) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+13).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 236 |
| Residential burglary | 59 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 58 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 46 |
| Common assault | 37 |
| Serious assault | 31 |
| Commercial crime | 27 |
| Malicious damage | 25 |
View full crime breakdown table
| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 236 | 226 | +10 |
| Residential burglary | 59 | 47 | +12 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 58 | 76 | -18 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 46 | 33 | +13 |
| Common assault | 37 | 46 | -9 |
| Serious assault | 31 | 41 | -10 |
| Commercial crime | 27 | 28 | -1 |
| Malicious damage | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Business burglary | 22 | 19 | +3 |
| Theft from vehicle | 12 | 9 | +3 |
| Attempted murder | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Rape | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in Overberg
Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about crime in Stanford
Check another area
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
- Full methodology →