Riviersonderend Crime Statistics

Riviersonderend, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D35/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

563

+26% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,134

per 100k

Safety Score

35/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Riviersonderend (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	145	25.8%
Common assault	contact	121	21.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	107	19.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	103	18.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	55	9.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	47	8.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	37	6.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	5.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	31	5.5%
Rape	contact	15	2.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.4%
Stock Theft	property	5	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Murder	contact	1	0.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	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%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Riviersonderend Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Riviersonderend Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Riviersonderend Safe?

No, Riviersonderend has high crime levels.

Riviersonderend scores 35/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Riviersonderend is 3,134 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Riviersonderend, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+2%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+26%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

26% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

6/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Riviersonderend

In 2025, Riviersonderend recorded 563 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Riviersonderend is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 145 reported cases (25.8% of all crime in Riviersonderend), followed by Common assault at 121 cases (21.5%) and Drug-Related Crime at 107 cases (19.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Riviersonderend has increased by 26%, indicating a worsening trend for the Riviersonderend area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Riviersonderend?

The most reported crimes in Riviersonderend are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (145 cases), Common assault (121 cases), Drug-Related Crime (107 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Riviersonderend compare to other areas in Overberg?

Riviersonderend has a crime rate of 3,134 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)
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)
Bredasdorp	23,963	1,489	8,284	F (8)