Grabouw Crime Statistics

Grabouw, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F4/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,793

+8.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,978

per 100k

Safety Score

4/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Grabouw (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	821	45.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	281	15.7%
Common assault	contact	233	13.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	179	10.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	153	8.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	136	7.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	116	6.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	73	4.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	65	3.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	65	3.6%
Murder	contact	51	2.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	43	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	31	1.7%
Rape	contact	29	1.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	28	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	23	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	17	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.4%
Common robbery	contact	7	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Grabouw Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Grabouw Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Grabouw Safe?

No, Grabouw has high crime levels.

Grabouw scores 4/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Grabouw is 9,978 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Grabouw, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+225%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+8.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

46% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

14/15

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Grabouw

In 2025, Grabouw recorded 1,793 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Grabouw is Drug-Related Crime with 821 reported cases (45.8% of all crime in Grabouw), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 281 cases (15.7%) and Common assault at 233 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Grabouw has increased by 8.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Grabouw area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Grabouw?

The most reported crimes in Grabouw are Drug-Related Crime (821 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (281 cases), Common assault (233 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Grabouw compare to other areas in Overberg?

Grabouw has a crime rate of 9,978 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)