Riebeek West 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
Moderate
in Western Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,511
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 8%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 34.7%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Common assault dropped significantly (-54) while Drug-related crime increased (+184).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 408 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 250 |
| Common assault | 182 |
| Serious assault | 150 |
| Residential burglary | 117 |
| Malicious damage | 114 |
| Commercial crime | 70 |
| Theft from vehicle | 45 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 408 | 224 | +184 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 250 | 259 | -9 |
| Common assault | 182 | 236 | -54 |
| Serious assault | 150 | 163 | -13 |
| Residential burglary | 117 | 147 | -30 |
| Malicious damage | 114 | 94 | +20 |
| Commercial crime | 70 | 54 | +16 |
| Theft from vehicle | 45 | 42 | +3 |
| Crimen injuria | 37 | 39 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 35 | 47 | -12 |
| Common robbery | 15 | 14 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 12 | 18 | -6 |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 19 | -7 |
| Rape | 11 | 13 | -2 |
| Stock-theft | 11 | 5 | +6 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 8 | 0 | +8 |
| Murder | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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