Dysselsdorp Crime Statistics

Dysselsdorp, Garden Route, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D45/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

724

+33.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,417

per 100k

Safety Score

45/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — Dysselsdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	352	48.6%
Common assault	contact	113	15.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	107	14.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	91	12.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	81	11.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	49	6.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	4.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	4.3%
Stock Theft	property	24	3.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	23	3.2%
Rape	contact	15	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.6%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.4%
Murder	contact	3	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
Abduction	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 at residential premises	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Dysselsdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dysselsdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dysselsdorp Safe?

Dysselsdorp has moderate safety levels.

Dysselsdorp scores 45/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Dysselsdorp is 2,417 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Dysselsdorp, especially at night.

vs National Average

-21%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+33.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

49% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

7/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Dysselsdorp

In 2025, Dysselsdorp recorded 724 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dysselsdorp is Drug-Related Crime with 352 reported cases (48.6% of all crime in Dysselsdorp), followed by Common assault at 113 cases (15.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 107 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dysselsdorp has increased by 33.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Dysselsdorp area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dysselsdorp?

The most reported crimes in Dysselsdorp are Drug-Related Crime (352 cases), Common assault (113 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (107 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Dysselsdorp compare to other areas in Garden Route?

Dysselsdorp has a crime rate of 2,417 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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