Darling 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
435
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 4.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 42.2%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-45) while Drug-related crime increased (+63).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 124 |
| Common assault | 87 |
| Serious assault | 49 |
| Malicious damage | 42 |
| Residential burglary | 39 |
| Crimen injuria | 23 |
| Aggravated robbery | 14 |
| Theft from vehicle | 11 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 124 | 61 | +63 |
| Common assault | 87 | 93 | -6 |
| Serious assault | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| Malicious damage | 42 | 41 | +1 |
| Residential burglary | 39 | 84 | -45 |
| Crimen injuria | 23 | 19 | +4 |
| Aggravated robbery | 14 | 18 | -4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 11 | 20 | -9 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Stock-theft | 8 | 4 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Rape | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 3 | 10 | -7 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Murder | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Public violence | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Business burglary | 1 | 9 | -8 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 5 | -5 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in West Coast
Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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