Mossel Bay Crime Statistics

Mossel Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D37/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

922

-10.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,078

per 100k

Safety Score

37/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — Mossel Bay (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	335	36.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	177	19.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	123	13.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	99	10.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	89	9.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	87	9.4%
Common assault	contact	80	8.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	75	8.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	41	4.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	28	3.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	27	2.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	13	1.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.4%
Rape	contact	3	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Murder	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
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 Assault	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%

Mossel Bay Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mossel Bay Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mossel Bay Safe?

No, Mossel Bay has high crime levels.

Mossel Bay scores 37/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Mossel Bay is 3,078 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mossel Bay, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

Below average

Year-on-Year

-10.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

36% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

11/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mossel Bay

In 2025, Mossel Bay recorded 922 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mossel Bay is Drug-Related Crime with 335 reported cases (36.3% of all crime in Mossel Bay), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 177 cases (19.2%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 123 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mossel Bay has decreased by 10.6%, a positive sign for the Mossel Bay community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mossel Bay?

The most reported crimes in Mossel Bay are Drug-Related Crime (335 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (177 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (123 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mossel Bay compare to other areas in Garden Route?

Mossel Bay has a crime rate of 3,078 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Garden Route, De Rust is safer with a rate of 1,034 per 100k.

Embed This Badge

Add a Mossel Bay safety badge to your website or blog. Copy the code below and paste it into your HTML.

Embed Code

<a href="https://safetybrief.co.za/province/western-cape/garden-route/mossel-bay"><img src="https://safetybrief.co.za/api/badge/mossel-bay" alt="Mossel Bay Safety Score" /></a>

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)
Kwanokuthula	39,927	853	2,848	D (39)
Albertinia	39,927	889	2,968	D (38)