Clanwilliam Crime Statistics

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

F25/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

602

+13.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,036

per 100k

Safety Score

25/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Clanwilliam (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	361	60.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	92	15.3%
Common assault	contact	68	11.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	51	8.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	48	8.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	35	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	4.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	23	3.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	20	3.3%
Rape	contact	12	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	1.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	1.3%
Murder	contact	7	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	4	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Clanwilliam Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Clanwilliam Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Clanwilliam Safe?

No, Clanwilliam has high crime levels.

Clanwilliam scores 25/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Clanwilliam is 4,036 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Clanwilliam, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+32%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+13.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

60% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

14/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Clanwilliam

In 2025, Clanwilliam recorded 602 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Clanwilliam is Drug-Related Crime with 361 reported cases (60.0% of all crime in Clanwilliam), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 92 cases (15.3%) and Common assault at 68 cases (11.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Clanwilliam has increased by 13.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Clanwilliam area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Clanwilliam?

The most reported crimes in Clanwilliam are Drug-Related Crime (361 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (92 cases), Common assault (68 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Clanwilliam compare to other areas in West Coast?

Clanwilliam has a crime rate of 4,036 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Coast, Nuwerus is safer with a rate of 503 per 100k.

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Nuwerus	19,896	75	503	A (85)
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