Gans Bay Crime Statistics

Gans Bay, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F14/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,128

-2.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,276

per 100k

Safety Score

14/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Gans Bay (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	605	53.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	211	18.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	175	15.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	123	10.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	68	6.0%
Common assault	contact	68	6.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	64	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	32	2.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	31	2.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	20	1.8%
Rape	contact	15	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	13	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	8	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	8	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.4%
Murder	contact	5	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	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%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Gans Bay Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Gans Bay Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Gans Bay Safe?

No, Gans Bay has high crime levels.

Gans Bay scores 14/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Gans Bay is 6,276 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Gans Bay, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+105%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

54% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

9/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Gans Bay

In 2025, Gans Bay recorded 1,128 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Gans Bay is Drug-Related Crime with 605 reported cases (53.6% of all crime in Gans Bay), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 211 cases (18.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 175 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Gans Bay has decreased by 2.4%, a positive sign for the Gans Bay community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Gans Bay?

The most reported crimes in Gans Bay are Drug-Related Crime (605 cases), Burglary at residential premises (211 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (175 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Gans Bay compare to other areas in Overberg?

Gans Bay has a crime rate of 6,276 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)
Villiersdorp	23,963	1,302	7,245	F (11)
Bredasdorp	23,963	1,489	8,284	F (8)