Suurbraak Crime Statistics

Suurbraak, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B68/100

Safe

Total Crimes

216

+19.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,202

per 100k

Safety Score

68/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Suurbraak (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	73	33.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	53	24.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	39	18.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	29	13.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	19	8.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	19	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	6.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	13	6.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	3.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	1.4%
Stock Theft	property	3	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.5%
Rape	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Suurbraak Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Suurbraak Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Suurbraak Safe?

Yes, Suurbraak is relatively safe.

Suurbraak scores 68/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,202 per 100,000 people, Suurbraak sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Suurbraak can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-61%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+19.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

34% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

1/15

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Suurbraak

In 2025, Suurbraak recorded 216 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Suurbraak is Common assault with 73 reported cases (33.8% of all crime in Suurbraak), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 53 cases (24.5%) and Crimen Injuria at 39 cases (18.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Suurbraak has increased by 19.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Suurbraak area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Suurbraak?

The most reported crimes in Suurbraak are Common assault (73 cases), Drug-Related Crime (53 cases), Crimen Injuria (39 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Suurbraak compare to other areas in Overberg?

Suurbraak has a crime rate of 1,202 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Overberg, Suurbraak is among the safer areas.

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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)
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Villiersdorp	23,963	1,302	7,245	F (11)
Bredasdorp	23,963	1,489	8,284	F (8)