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Groot-Drakenstein Crime Statistics

Groot-Drakenstein, Cape Winelands, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D47/100
High Risk
Total Crimes
636
+18.2% vs 2024
Crime Rate
2,261
per 100k
Safety Score
47/100
Grade DHigh Risk
Population
37,509

Crime Breakdown — Groot-Drakenstein (2025)

Crime CategoryGroupCases% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhereother-serious15223.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harmcontact13120.6%
Common assaultcontact9214.5%
Malicious damage to propertycontact-related7111.2%
Burglary at residential premisesproperty6910.8%
Drug-Related Crimedetected6810.7%
Burglary at non-residential premisesproperty6410.1%
Commercial Crimeother-serious609.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsdetected294.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicleproperty233.6%
Rapecontact193.0%
Other aggravated robberyother-serious121.9%
Crimen Injuriacontact-related111.7%
Attempted murdercontact91.4%
Common robberycontact50.8%
Sexual Assaultcontact50.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycleproperty50.8%
Culpable homicideother-serious40.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunitiondetected40.6%
Murdercontact40.6%
Public violencecontact-related40.6%
Stock Theftproperty30.5%
Arsoncontact-related10.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of childrencontact10.2%
Shopliftingother-serious10.2%
Abductioncontact00.0%
Attempted Sexual Offencescontact00.0%
Bank Robberycontact00.0%
Carjackingcontact00.0%
Contact Sexual Offencescontact00.0%
Kidnappingcontact00.0%
Robbery at non-residential premisescontact00.0%
Robbery at residential premisescontact00.0%
Robbery of cash in transitcontact00.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police actiondetected00.0%
Truck hijackingcontact00.0%

Groot-Drakenstein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Groot-Drakenstein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Groot-Drakenstein Safe?

Groot-Drakenstein has moderate safety levels.

Groot-Drakenstein scores 47/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Groot-Drakenstein is 2,261 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Groot-Drakenstein, especially at night.

vs National Average
-26%
Well below average
Year-on-Year
+18.2%
Crime increasing
Top Crime
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
24% of all crime
Rank in Cape Winelands
5/23
Among safest

Crime breakdown in Groot-Drakenstein

In 2025, Groot-Drakenstein recorded 636 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Groot-Drakenstein is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 152 reported cases (23.9% of all crime in Groot-Drakenstein), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 131 cases (20.6%) and Common assault at 92 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Groot-Drakenstein has increased by 18.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Groot-Drakenstein area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Groot-Drakenstein?

The most reported crimes in Groot-Drakenstein are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (152 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (131 cases), Common assault (92 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Groot-Drakenstein compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Groot-Drakenstein has a crime rate of 2,261 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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