Worcester Crime Statistics

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

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

6,012

-2.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

21,371

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Worcester (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	2,325	38.7%
Common assault	contact	937	15.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	935	15.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	861	14.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	613	10.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	409	6.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	305	5.1%
Attempted murder	contact	231	3.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	215	3.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	179	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	167	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	165	2.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	120	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	109	1.8%
Rape	contact	85	1.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	76	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	48	0.8%
Murder	contact	44	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	40	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	37	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	23	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	20	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	15	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	9	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Abduction	contact	3	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Worcester Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Worcester Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Worcester Safe?

No, Worcester has high crime levels.

Worcester scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Worcester is 21,371 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Worcester, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+597%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

39% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

23/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Worcester

In 2025, Worcester recorded 6,012 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Worcester is Drug-Related Crime with 2,325 reported cases (38.7% of all crime in Worcester), followed by Common assault at 937 cases (15.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 935 cases (15.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Worcester has decreased by 2.1%, a positive sign for the Worcester community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Worcester?

The most reported crimes in Worcester are Drug-Related Crime (2,325 cases), Common assault (937 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (935 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Worcester compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Worcester has a crime rate of 21,371 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Cape Winelands

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Mcgregor	37,509	250	888	B (76)
Touws River	37,509	449	1,597	C (60)
Bonnievale	37,509	479	1,704	C (57)
Rawsonville	37,509	533	1,896	C (53)
Groot-Drakenstein	37,509	636	2,261	D (47)
Ashton	37,509	644	2,290	D (47)
Saron	37,509	679	2,413	D (45)
Prince Alfred Hamlet	37,509	760	2,701	D (42)
Wolseley	37,509	792	2,815	D (40)
Klapmuts	37,509	866	3,079	D (36)