Lutzville Crime Statistics

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

F14/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

968

+6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,489

per 100k

Safety Score

14/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Lutzville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	236	24.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	216	22.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	151	15.6%
Common assault	contact	136	14.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	132	13.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	95	9.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	72	7.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	44	4.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	39	4.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	3.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	3.7%
Common robbery	contact	13	1.3%
Rape	contact	11	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	9	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.9%
Stock Theft	property	9	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.8%
Murder	contact	7	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at 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%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Lutzville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lutzville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lutzville Safe?

No, Lutzville has high crime levels.

Lutzville scores 14/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Lutzville is 6,489 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Lutzville, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+112%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

24% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

20/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Lutzville

In 2025, Lutzville recorded 968 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lutzville is Drug-Related Crime with 236 reported cases (24.4% of all crime in Lutzville), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 216 cases (22.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 151 cases (15.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lutzville has increased by 6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Lutzville area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lutzville?

The most reported crimes in Lutzville are Drug-Related Crime (236 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (216 cases), Burglary at residential premises (151 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Lutzville compare to other areas in West Coast?

Lutzville has a crime rate of 6,489 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)