Lambertsbaai Crime Statistics

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

D35/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

474

+35.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,177

per 100k

Safety Score

35/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Lambertsbaai (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	149	31.4%
Common assault	contact	95	20.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	92	19.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	72	15.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	53	11.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	9.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	43	9.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	16	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	3.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	2.5%
Rape	contact	8	1.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	1.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.6%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Murder	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Lambertsbaai Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lambertsbaai Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lambertsbaai Safe?

No, Lambertsbaai has high crime levels.

Lambertsbaai scores 35/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Lambertsbaai is 3,177 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Lambertsbaai, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+4%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+35.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

31% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

9/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Lambertsbaai

In 2025, Lambertsbaai recorded 474 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lambertsbaai is Drug-Related Crime with 149 reported cases (31.4% of all crime in Lambertsbaai), followed by Common assault at 95 cases (20.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 92 cases (19.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lambertsbaai has increased by 35.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Lambertsbaai area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lambertsbaai?

The most reported crimes in Lambertsbaai are Drug-Related Crime (149 cases), Common assault (95 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (92 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Lambertsbaai compare to other areas in West Coast?

Lambertsbaai has a crime rate of 3,177 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)
Klawer	19,896	493	3,302	F (33)
Darling	19,896	581	3,895	F (27)