Da Gamaskop Crime Statistics

Da Gamaskop, Garden Route, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F20/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,496

-10.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,997

per 100k

Safety Score

20/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — Da Gamaskop (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	543	36.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	217	14.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	183	12.2%
Common assault	contact	180	12.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	165	11.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	143	9.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	111	7.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	104	7.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	68	4.5%
Attempted murder	contact	56	3.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	56	3.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	37	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	36	2.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	20	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	11	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.6%
Rape	contact	8	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.5%
Murder	contact	7	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Da Gamaskop Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Da Gamaskop Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Da Gamaskop Safe?

No, Da Gamaskop has high crime levels.

Da Gamaskop scores 20/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Da Gamaskop is 4,997 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Da Gamaskop, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+63%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-10.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

36% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

13/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Da Gamaskop

In 2025, Da Gamaskop recorded 1,496 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Da Gamaskop is Drug-Related Crime with 543 reported cases (36.3% of all crime in Da Gamaskop), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 217 cases (14.5%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 183 cases (12.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Da Gamaskop has decreased by 10.5%, a positive sign for the Da Gamaskop community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Da Gamaskop?

The most reported crimes in Da Gamaskop are Drug-Related Crime (543 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (217 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (183 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Da Gamaskop compare to other areas in Garden Route?

Da Gamaskop has a crime rate of 4,997 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Garden Route, De Rust is safer with a rate of 1,034 per 100k.

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De Rust	39,927	310	1,034	B (72)
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Dysselsdorp	39,927	724	2,417	D (45)
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