Villiersdorp Crime Statistics

Villiersdorp, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F11/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,302

+11.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,245

per 100k

Safety Score

11/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Villiersdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	553	42.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	253	19.4%
Common assault	contact	188	14.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	135	10.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	105	8.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	92	7.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	83	6.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	59	4.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	59	4.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	39	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	29	2.2%
Murder	contact	28	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	24	1.8%
Rape	contact	21	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	15	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	11	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Abduction	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Villiersdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Villiersdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Villiersdorp Safe?

No, Villiersdorp has high crime levels.

Villiersdorp scores 11/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Villiersdorp is 7,245 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Villiersdorp, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+136%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+11.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

42% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

10/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Villiersdorp

In 2025, Villiersdorp recorded 1,302 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Villiersdorp is Drug-Related Crime with 553 reported cases (42.5% of all crime in Villiersdorp), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 253 cases (19.4%) and Common assault at 188 cases (14.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Villiersdorp has increased by 11.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Villiersdorp area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Villiersdorp?

The most reported crimes in Villiersdorp are Drug-Related Crime (553 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (253 cases), Common assault (188 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Villiersdorp compare to other areas in Overberg?

Villiersdorp has a crime rate of 7,245 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)
Bredasdorp	23,963	1,489	8,284	F (8)