West Coast Crime Statistics
West Coast has 25 SAPS precincts covering 25 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 6,488 contact crimes and 3,014 property crimes were reported. 6 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 16 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
6,488
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
3,014
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
6
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
16
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by category in West Coast
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How much crime is reported in each West Coast precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury | 3,126 | ↓3% |
| Vredenburg | 2,989 | ↓2.9% |
| Vredendal | 1,918 | ↓2.4% |
| Saldanha | 1,604 | ↓12.3% |
| Riebeek West | 1,511 | ↑8% |
| Lutzville | 1,304 | ↑9.7% |
| Piketberg | 1,267 | →0.6% |
| Porterville | 1,235 | ↑11.1% |
| Moorreesburg | 1,182 | ↓6.9% |
| Citrusdal | 1,100 | →1.2% |
| Langebaan | 960 | →0.5% |
| Darling | 893 | ↑11.6% |
| Clanwilliam | 803 | ↑11.7% |
| St Helena Bay | 770 | ↑4.8% |
| Laaiplek | 753 | ↑21.6% |
| Klawer | 643 | ↑2.2% |
| Lambertsbaai | 643 | ↑38% |
| Hopefield | 415 | ↑7% |
| Vanrhynsdorp | 375 | ↑2.7% |
| Graafwater | 292 | ↑13.6% |
| Eendekuil | 238 | ↑19.6% |
| Doring Bay | 215 | ↑10.8% |
| Redelinghuys | 202 | ↑16.8% |
| Elands Bay | 174 | ↑5.5% |
| Nuwerus | 93 | ↓29.5% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)
All SAPS precincts in West Coast
Citrusdal
Clanwilliam
Darling
Doring Bay
Eendekuil
Elands Bay
Graafwater
Hopefield
Klawer
Laaiplek
Lambertsbaai
Langebaan
Lutzville
Malmesbury
Moorreesburg
Nuwerus
Piketberg
Porterville
Redelinghuys
Riebeek West
Saldanha
St Helena Bay
Vanrhynsdorp
Vredenburg
Vredendal
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.