Franschhoek Crime Statistics

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

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

917

+43.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,261

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Franschhoek (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	209	22.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	181	19.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	172	18.8%
Common assault	contact	115	12.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	103	11.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	96	10.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	52	5.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	52	5.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	44	4.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	35	3.8%
Rape	contact	29	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	19	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	19	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	17	1.9%
Murder	contact	12	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Franschhoek Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Franschhoek Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Franschhoek Safe?

No, Franschhoek has high crime levels.

Franschhoek scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Franschhoek is 3,261 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Franschhoek, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+6%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+43.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

12/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Franschhoek

In 2025, Franschhoek recorded 917 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Franschhoek is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 209 reported cases (22.8% of all crime in Franschhoek), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 181 cases (19.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 172 cases (18.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Franschhoek has increased by 43.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Franschhoek area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Franschhoek?

The most reported crimes in Franschhoek are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (209 cases), Drug-Related Crime (181 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (172 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Franschhoek compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Franschhoek has a crime rate of 3,261 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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