Caledon Crime Statistics

Caledon, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F6/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,654

+6.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,202

per 100k

Safety Score

6/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Caledon (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	720	43.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	255	15.4%
Common assault	contact	199	12.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	180	10.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	176	10.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	125	7.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	121	7.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	104	6.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	72	4.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	69	4.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	32	1.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	31	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	17	1.0%
Rape	contact	17	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	13	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.3%
Murder	contact	5	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Caledon Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Caledon Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Caledon Safe?

No, Caledon has high crime levels.

Caledon scores 6/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Caledon is 9,202 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Caledon, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+200%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+6.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

44% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

12/15

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Caledon

In 2025, Caledon recorded 1,654 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Caledon is Drug-Related Crime with 720 reported cases (43.5% of all crime in Caledon), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 255 cases (15.4%) and Common assault at 199 cases (12.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Caledon has increased by 6.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Caledon area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Caledon?

The most reported crimes in Caledon are Drug-Related Crime (720 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (255 cases), Common assault (199 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Caledon compare to other areas in Overberg?

Caledon has a crime rate of 9,202 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Overberg, Suurbraak is safer with a rate of 1,202 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Overberg

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Suurbraak	23,963	216	1,202	B (68)
Struisbaai	23,963	253	1,406	C (64)
Barrydale	23,963	377	2,099	C (50)
Stanford	23,963	481	2,675	D (42)
Genadendal	23,963	555	3,088	D (36)
Riviersonderend	23,963	563	3,134	D (35)
Napier	23,963	593	3,301	F (33)
Kleinmond	23,963	974	5,421	F (17)
Gans Bay	23,963	1,128	6,276	F (14)
Villiersdorp	23,963	1,302	7,245	F (11)