Groot Brakrivier Crime Statistics

Groot Brakrivier, Garden Route, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D48/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

667

+3.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,227

per 100k

Safety Score

48/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — Groot Brakrivier (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	153	22.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	124	18.6%
Common assault	contact	123	18.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	121	18.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	73	10.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	72	10.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	59	8.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	52	7.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	23	3.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	3.1%
Rape	contact	12	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	1.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	0.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Murder	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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%

Groot Brakrivier Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Groot Brakrivier Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Groot Brakrivier Safe?

Groot Brakrivier has moderate safety levels.

Groot Brakrivier scores 48/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Groot Brakrivier is 2,227 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Groot Brakrivier, especially at night.

vs National Average

-27%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+3.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

6/21

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Groot Brakrivier

In 2025, Groot Brakrivier recorded 667 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Groot Brakrivier is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 153 reported cases (22.9% of all crime in Groot Brakrivier), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 124 cases (18.6%) and Common assault at 123 cases (18.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Groot Brakrivier has increased by 3.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Groot Brakrivier area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Groot Brakrivier?

The most reported crimes in Groot Brakrivier are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (153 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (124 cases), Common assault (123 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Groot Brakrivier compare to other areas in Garden Route?

Groot Brakrivier has a crime rate of 2,227 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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