Heidelberg(C) Crime Statistics

Heidelberg(C), Garden Route, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D43/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

792

-0.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,645

per 100k

Safety Score

43/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — Heidelberg(C) (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	331	41.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	168	21.2%
Common assault	contact	156	19.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	92	11.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	75	9.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	73	9.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	61	7.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	23	2.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	2.4%
Stock Theft	property	9	1.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	0.6%
Rape	contact	5	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.4%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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%

Heidelberg(C) Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Heidelberg(C) Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Heidelberg(C) Safe?

Heidelberg(C) has moderate safety levels.

Heidelberg(C) scores 43/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Heidelberg(C) is 2,645 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Heidelberg(C), especially at night.

vs National Average

-14%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-0.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

42% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

8/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Heidelberg(C)

In 2025, Heidelberg(C) recorded 792 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Heidelberg(C) is Drug-Related Crime with 331 reported cases (41.8% of all crime in Heidelberg(C)), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 168 cases (21.2%) and Common assault at 156 cases (19.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Heidelberg(C) has decreased by 0.8%, a positive sign for the Heidelberg(C) community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Heidelberg(C)?

The most reported crimes in Heidelberg(C) are Drug-Related Crime (331 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (168 cases), Common assault (156 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Heidelberg(C) compare to other areas in Garden Route?

Heidelberg(C) has a crime rate of 2,645 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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Other Precincts in Garden Route

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
De Rust	39,927	310	1,034	B (72)
Still Bay	39,927	441	1,473	C (62)
Calitzdorp	39,927	484	1,615	C (59)
Uniondale	39,927	535	1,786	C (56)
Riversdale	39,927	655	2,186	D (49)
Groot Brakrivier	39,927	667	2,227	D (48)
Dysselsdorp	39,927	724	2,417	D (45)
Kwanokuthula	39,927	853	2,848	D (39)
Albertinia	39,927	889	2,968	D (38)
Mossel Bay	39,927	922	3,078	D (37)