Stanford Crime Statistics

Stanford, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D42/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

481

+23.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,675

per 100k

Safety Score

42/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Stanford (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	249	51.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	67	13.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	61	12.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	61	12.7%
Common assault	contact	35	7.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	31	6.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	31	6.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	6.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	5.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	7	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	1.0%
Rape	contact	5	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Stanford Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Stanford Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Stanford Safe?

Stanford has moderate safety levels.

Stanford scores 42/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Stanford is 2,675 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Stanford, especially at night.

vs National Average

-13%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+23.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

52% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

4/15

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Stanford

In 2025, Stanford recorded 481 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Stanford is Drug-Related Crime with 249 reported cases (51.8% of all crime in Stanford), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 67 cases (13.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 61 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Stanford has increased by 23.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Stanford area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Stanford?

The most reported crimes in Stanford are Drug-Related Crime (249 cases), Burglary at residential premises (67 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (61 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Stanford compare to other areas in Overberg?

Stanford has a crime rate of 2,675 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)
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)
Bredasdorp	23,963	1,489	8,284	F (8)