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Laaiplek Crime Statistics

West Coast|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Laaiplek increased 21.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 753 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 13.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (140 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+58). 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

Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

753

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 21.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 13.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Laaiplek rose 21.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Laaiplek precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime
140
Common assault
125
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
121
Drug-related crime
99
Residential burglary
62
Malicious damage
58
Serious assault
36
Theft from vehicle
34
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime140127+13
Common assault12598+27
All theft not mentioned elsewhere121111+10
Drug-related crime9941+58
Residential burglary6254+8
Malicious damage5846+12
Serious assault3637-1
Theft from vehicle3421+13
Crimen injuria158+7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs1218-6
Common robbery86+2
Business burglary79-2
Rape67-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition51+4
Aggravated robbery510-5
Shoplifting52+3
Murder34-1
Vehicle theft330
Culpable homicide220
Sexual assault25-3
Attempted murder13-2
Attempted sexual offences12-1
Kidnapping10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Stock-theft10+1
Abduction000
Arson02-2
Contact sexual offences01-1
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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