Elands Bay Crime Statistics

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

B77/100

Safe

Total Crimes

119

+1.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

799

per 100k

Safety Score

77/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Elands Bay (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	72	60.5%
Common assault	contact	29	24.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	16.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	13	10.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	4.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	3.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	3.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.8%
Rape	contact	1	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	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 of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Elands Bay Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Elands Bay Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Elands Bay Safe?

Yes, Elands Bay is relatively safe.

Elands Bay scores 77/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 799 per 100,000 people, Elands Bay sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Elands Bay can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-74%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+1.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

61% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

2/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Elands Bay

In 2025, Elands Bay recorded 119 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Elands Bay is Drug-Related Crime with 72 reported cases (60.5% of all crime in Elands Bay), followed by Common assault at 29 cases (24.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 19 cases (16.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Elands Bay has increased by 1.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Elands Bay area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Elands Bay?

The most reported crimes in Elands Bay are Drug-Related Crime (72 cases), Common assault (29 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (19 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Elands Bay has a crime rate of 799 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)
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)
Darling	19,896	581	3,895	F (27)