Saldanha 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
1,604
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 12.3%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 23%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-73) while Drug-related crime increased (+71).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 259 |
| Drug-related crime | 217 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 214 |
| Residential burglary | 147 |
| Commercial crime | 122 |
| Malicious damage | 121 |
| Serious assault | 104 |
| Theft from vehicle | 82 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 259 | 276 | -17 |
| Drug-related crime | 217 | 146 | +71 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 214 | 234 | -20 |
| Residential burglary | 147 | 220 | -73 |
| Commercial crime | 122 | 130 | -8 |
| Malicious damage | 121 | 146 | -25 |
| Serious assault | 104 | 126 | -22 |
| Theft from vehicle | 82 | 133 | -51 |
| Aggravated robbery | 66 | 87 | -21 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 57 | 59 | -2 |
| Common robbery | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Business burglary | 32 | 78 | -46 |
| Crimen injuria | 30 | 24 | +6 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 30 | 28 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 23 | 39 | -16 |
| Rape | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 3 | +11 |
| Murder | 8 | 21 | -13 |
| Arson | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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