Klapmuts Crime Statistics

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

D36/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

866

+4.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,079

per 100k

Safety Score

36/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Klapmuts (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	165	19.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	156	18.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	148	17.1%
Common assault	contact	121	14.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	103	11.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	95	11.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	95	11.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	56	6.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	31	3.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	3.1%
Rape	contact	25	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	24	2.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	19	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	11	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	8	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.9%
Murder	contact	7	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Klapmuts Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Klapmuts Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Klapmuts Safe?

No, Klapmuts has high crime levels.

Klapmuts scores 36/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Klapmuts is 3,079 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Klapmuts, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

Below average

Year-on-Year

+4.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

19% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

10/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Klapmuts

In 2025, Klapmuts recorded 866 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Klapmuts is Drug-Related Crime with 165 reported cases (19.1% of all crime in Klapmuts), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 156 cases (18.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 148 cases (17.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Klapmuts has increased by 4.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Klapmuts area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Klapmuts?

The most reported crimes in Klapmuts are Drug-Related Crime (165 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (156 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (148 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Klapmuts compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Klapmuts has a crime rate of 3,079 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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