Hondeklip Bay Crime Statistics

Hondeklip Bay, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A81/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+32% vs 2024

Crime Rate

680

per 100k

Safety Score

81/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Hondeklip Bay (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	33.3%
Common assault	contact	8	24.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	21.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	12.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	9.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	9.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	3.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	1	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	1	3.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	3.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	3.0%
Rape	contact	1	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	3.0%
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%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hondeklip Bay Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hondeklip Bay Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hondeklip Bay Safe?

Yes, Hondeklip Bay is relatively safe.

Hondeklip Bay scores 81/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 680 per 100,000 people, Hondeklip Bay sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hondeklip Bay can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+32%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

33% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

2/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Hondeklip Bay

In 2025, Hondeklip Bay recorded 33 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hondeklip Bay is Drug-Related Crime with 11 reported cases (33.3% of all crime in Hondeklip Bay), followed by Common assault at 8 cases (24.2%) and Commercial Crime at 7 cases (21.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hondeklip Bay has increased by 32%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hondeklip Bay area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hondeklip Bay?

The most reported crimes in Hondeklip Bay are Drug-Related Crime (11 cases), Common assault (8 cases), Commercial Crime (7 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Hondeklip Bay compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Hondeklip Bay has a crime rate of 680 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)
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)
Onseepkans	6,475	66	1,359	B (65)