Robertson Crime Statistics

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

F11/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,040

-0.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,252

per 100k

Safety Score

11/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Robertson (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	500	24.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	476	23.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	381	18.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	335	16.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	219	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	189	9.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	89	4.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	80	3.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	68	3.3%
Attempted murder	contact	67	3.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	2.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	41	2.0%
Rape	contact	36	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	29	1.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	28	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	1.0%
Murder	contact	21	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	16	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	7	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.2%
Abduction	contact	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Robertson Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Robertson Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Robertson Safe?

No, Robertson has high crime levels.

Robertson scores 11/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Robertson is 7,252 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Robertson, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+136%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-0.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

25% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

18/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Robertson

In 2025, Robertson recorded 2,040 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Robertson is Common assault with 500 reported cases (24.5% of all crime in Robertson), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 476 cases (23.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 381 cases (18.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Robertson has decreased by 0.7%, a positive sign for the Robertson community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Robertson?

The most reported crimes in Robertson are Common assault (500 cases), Drug-Related Crime (476 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (381 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Robertson compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Robertson has a crime rate of 7,252 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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