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Elands Bay Crime Statistics

West Coast|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Elands Bay increased 5.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 174 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 35.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (81 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+12). 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

Reported crimes

174

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.5%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 35.1%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Elands Bay rose 5.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Elands Bay precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
81
Common assault
29
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
18
Serious assault
15
Malicious damage
9
Commercial crime
5
Residential burglary
4
Crimen injuria
3
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime8169+12
Common assault2924+5
All theft not mentioned elsewhere18180
Serious assault1510+5
Malicious damage910-1
Commercial crime54+1
Residential burglary414-10
Crimen injuria330
Rape220
Business burglary12-1
Common robbery10+1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs10+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Aggravated robbery10+1
Sexual assault12-1
Stock-theft10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted murder02-2
Attempted sexual offences000
Contact sexual offences000
Culpable homicide02-2
Kidnapping000
Murder01-1
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting01-1
Vehicle theft000
Theft from vehicle01-1
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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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