Fraserburg Crime Statistics

Fraserburg, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C60/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

-39.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,591

per 100k

Safety Score

60/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Fraserburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	16	20.8%
Stock Theft	property	13	16.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	14.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	9	11.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	9	11.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	9	11.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	10.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	5.2%
Murder	contact	4	5.2%
Rape	contact	4	5.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	3.9%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	1.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	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%

Fraserburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Fraserburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Fraserburg Safe?

Fraserburg has moderate safety levels.

Fraserburg scores 60/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Fraserburg is 1,591 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Fraserburg, especially at night.

vs National Average

-48%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-39.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

21% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

12/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Fraserburg

In 2025, Fraserburg recorded 77 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Fraserburg is Common assault with 16 reported cases (20.8% of all crime in Fraserburg), followed by Stock Theft at 13 cases (16.9%) and Commercial Crime at 11 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Fraserburg has decreased by 39.8%, a positive sign for the Fraserburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Fraserburg?

The most reported crimes in Fraserburg are Common assault (16 cases), Stock Theft (13 cases), Commercial Crime (11 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Fraserburg compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Fraserburg has a crime rate of 1,591 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)