Kwanokuthula Crime Statistics

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

D39/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

853

+24.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,848

per 100k

Safety Score

39/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — Kwanokuthula (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	199	23.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	169	19.8%
Common assault	contact	139	16.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	137	16.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	119	14.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	91	10.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	89	10.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	51	6.0%
Rape	contact	27	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	24	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.9%
Murder	contact	8	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	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%

Kwanokuthula Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwanokuthula Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwanokuthula Safe?

No, Kwanokuthula has high crime levels.

Kwanokuthula scores 39/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Kwanokuthula is 2,848 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kwanokuthula, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-7%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+24.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

23% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

9/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kwanokuthula

In 2025, Kwanokuthula recorded 853 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwanokuthula is Drug-Related Crime with 199 reported cases (23.3% of all crime in Kwanokuthula), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 169 cases (19.8%) and Common assault at 139 cases (16.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwanokuthula has increased by 24.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kwanokuthula area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwanokuthula?

The most reported crimes in Kwanokuthula are Drug-Related Crime (199 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (169 cases), Common assault (139 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kwanokuthula compare to other areas in Garden Route?

Kwanokuthula has a crime rate of 2,848 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)
Heidelberg(C)	39,927	792	2,645	D (43)
Albertinia	39,927	889	2,968	D (38)
Mossel Bay	39,927	922	3,078	D (37)