Brandvlei Crime Statistics

Brandvlei, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C50/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

101

-19.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,085

per 100k

Safety Score

50/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Brandvlei (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	72	71.3%
Common assault	contact	13	12.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	11	10.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	6.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	5	5.0%
Rape	contact	5	5.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	4.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	4.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	3.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.0%
Murder	contact	1	1.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	1.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Brandvlei Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Brandvlei Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Brandvlei Safe?

Brandvlei has moderate safety levels.

Brandvlei scores 50/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Brandvlei is 2,085 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Brandvlei, especially at night.

vs National Average

-32%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-19.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

71% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

15/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Brandvlei

In 2025, Brandvlei recorded 101 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Brandvlei is Drug-Related Crime with 72 reported cases (71.3% of all crime in Brandvlei), followed by Common assault at 13 cases (12.9%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 11 cases (10.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Brandvlei has decreased by 19.8%, a positive sign for the Brandvlei community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Brandvlei?

The most reported crimes in Brandvlei are Drug-Related Crime (72 cases), Common assault (13 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (11 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Brandvlei compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Brandvlei has a crime rate of 2,085 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is safer with a rate of 170 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Namakwa

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Middelpos	6,475	8	170	A (96)
Hondeklip Bay	6,475	33	680	A (81)
Aggeneys	6,475	36	741	B (79)
Vioolsdrif	6,475	41	849	B (77)
Komaggas	6,475	42	865	B (76)
Kleinsee	6,475	49	1,004	B (72)
Sutherland	6,475	50	1,035	B (72)
Alexander Bay	6,475	52	1,066	B (71)
Nieuwoudtville	6,475	55	1,127	B (70)
Loeriesfontein	6,475	58	1,189	B (69)