Doring Bay Crime Statistics

Doring Bay, West Coast, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B72/100

Safe

Total Crimes

150

-1.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,005

per 100k

Safety Score

72/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Doring Bay (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	148	98.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	15	10.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	5.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	5	3.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	5	3.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	2.7%
Common assault	contact	4	2.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.7%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	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%
Rape	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Doring Bay Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Doring Bay Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Doring Bay Safe?

Yes, Doring Bay is relatively safe.

Doring Bay scores 72/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,005 per 100,000 people, Doring Bay sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Doring Bay can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-67%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-1.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

99% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

4/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Doring Bay

In 2025, Doring Bay recorded 150 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Doring Bay is Drug-Related Crime with 148 reported cases (98.7% of all crime in Doring Bay), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 15 cases (10.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 8 cases (5.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Doring Bay has decreased by 1.3%, a positive sign for the Doring Bay community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Doring Bay?

The most reported crimes in Doring Bay are Drug-Related Crime (148 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (15 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (8 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Doring Bay compare to other areas in West Coast?

Doring Bay has a crime rate of 1,005 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)
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)
Darling	19,896	581	3,895	F (27)