Cloetesville Crime Statistics

Cloetesville, Cape Winelands, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F24/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,181

+0.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,199

per 100k

Safety Score

24/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Cloetesville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	359	30.4%
Common assault	contact	181	15.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	179	15.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	147	12.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	123	10.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	112	9.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	85	7.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	67	5.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	48	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	41	3.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	36	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	33	2.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	32	2.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	27	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	1.4%
Murder	contact	13	1.1%
Public violence	contact-related	12	1.0%
Rape	contact	12	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	9	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Cloetesville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Cloetesville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Cloetesville Safe?

No, Cloetesville has high crime levels.

Cloetesville scores 24/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Cloetesville is 4,199 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Cloetesville, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+37%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+0.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

30% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

14/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Cloetesville

In 2025, Cloetesville recorded 1,181 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Cloetesville is Drug-Related Crime with 359 reported cases (30.4% of all crime in Cloetesville), followed by Common assault at 181 cases (15.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 179 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Cloetesville has increased by 0.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Cloetesville area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Cloetesville?

The most reported crimes in Cloetesville are Drug-Related Crime (359 cases), Common assault (181 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Cloetesville compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Cloetesville has a crime rate of 4,199 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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