Elands Bay 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
Very Low
in Western Cape
Reported crimes
103
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.5%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 43.7%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Malicious damage dropped significantly (-3) while Common assault increased (+6).
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 | 54 |
| Common assault | 22 |
| Serious assault | 10 |
| Malicious damage | 4 |
| Residential burglary | 3 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 |
| Business burglary | 1 |
| Common robbery | 1 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Common assault | 22 | 16 | +6 |
| Serious assault | 10 | 8 | +2 |
| Malicious damage | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Residential burglary | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Rape | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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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