Citrusdal Crime Statistics

Citrusdal, West Coast, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F16/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

847

+2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,675

per 100k

Safety Score

16/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Citrusdal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	391	46.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	160	18.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	144	17.0%
Common assault	contact	119	14.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	56	6.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	49	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	39	4.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	35	4.1%
Rape	contact	23	2.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	19	2.2%
Murder	contact	15	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	13	1.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	1.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	7	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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%

Citrusdal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Citrusdal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Citrusdal Safe?

No, Citrusdal has high crime levels.

Citrusdal scores 16/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Citrusdal is 5,675 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Citrusdal, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+85%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

46% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

16/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Citrusdal

In 2025, Citrusdal recorded 847 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Citrusdal is Drug-Related Crime with 391 reported cases (46.2% of all crime in Citrusdal), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 160 cases (18.9%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 144 cases (17.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Citrusdal has increased by 2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Citrusdal area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Citrusdal?

The most reported crimes in Citrusdal are Drug-Related Crime (391 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (160 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (144 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Citrusdal compare to other areas in West Coast?

Citrusdal has a crime rate of 5,675 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Coast, Nuwerus is safer with a rate of 503 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in West Coast

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Nuwerus	19,896	75	503	A (85)
Elands Bay	19,896	119	799	B (77)
Redelinghuys	19,896	131	880	B (76)
Doring Bay	19,896	150	1,005	B (72)
Eendekuil	19,896	181	1,211	B (68)
Graafwater	19,896	222	1,488	C (62)
Vanrhynsdorp	19,896	269	1,804	C (55)
Hopefield	19,896	337	2,257	D (47)
Lambertsbaai	19,896	474	3,177	D (35)
Klawer	19,896	493	3,302	F (33)