Citrusdal 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
Low
in Western Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,100
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 1.2%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 16.4%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Drug-related crime dropped significantly (-45) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+36).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 374 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 160 |
| Serious assault | 143 |
| Common assault | 111 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 55 |
| Commercial crime | 52 |
| Malicious damage | 38 |
| Residential burglary | 35 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 374 | 419 | -45 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 160 | 124 | +36 |
| Serious assault | 143 | 131 | +12 |
| Common assault | 111 | 89 | +22 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 55 | 54 | +1 |
| Commercial crime | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Malicious damage | 38 | 27 | +11 |
| Residential burglary | 35 | 54 | -19 |
| Rape | 23 | 24 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 18 | 13 | +5 |
| Murder | 14 | 13 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 13 | 21 | -8 |
| Business burglary | 12 | 29 | -17 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 6 | 18 | -12 |
| Attempted murder | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Public violence | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in West Coast
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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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