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Vanrhynsdorp Crime Statistics

West Coast|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Vanrhynsdorp increased 2.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 375 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 1.1% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (132 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+27). 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 · Low nationally

Reported crimes

375

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 2.7%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 1.1%

in line with 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Vanrhynsdorp rose 2.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Vanrhynsdorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
132
Common assault
51
Serious assault
31
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
29
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
22
Crimen injuria
18
Commercial crime
17
Malicious damage
15
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime132105+27
Common assault5153-2
Serious assault31310
All theft not mentioned elsewhere2921+8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2229-7
Crimen injuria1827-9
Commercial crime1711+6
Malicious damage1513+2
Stock-theft148+6
Shoplifting134+9
Residential burglary1024-14
Sexual assault53+2
Rape47-3
Theft from vehicle330
Common robbery23-1
Murder20+2
Aggravated robbery20+2
Attempted sexual offences12-1
Business burglary113-12
Culpable homicide14-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted murder01-1
Contact sexual offences01-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition000
Kidnapping01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Vehicle theft01-1
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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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