South African Police Service (SAPS) Data — Updated Quarterly

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 FVery High Risk
Population
19,896

Crime Breakdown — Lutzville (2025)

Crime CategoryGroupCases% of Total
Drug-Related Crimedetected23624.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harmcontact21622.3%
Burglary at residential premisesproperty15115.6%
Common assaultcontact13614.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhereother-serious13213.6%
Malicious damage to propertycontact-related959.8%
Crimen Injuriacontact-related727.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicleproperty444.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsdetected394.0%
Burglary at non-residential premisesproperty373.8%
Commercial Crimeother-serious363.7%
Common robberycontact131.3%
Rapecontact111.1%
Attempted murdercontact90.9%
Culpable homicideother-serious90.9%
Stock Theftproperty90.9%
Other aggravated robberyother-serious80.8%
Sexual Assaultcontact80.8%
Shopliftingother-serious80.8%
Murdercontact70.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunitiondetected40.4%
Attempted Sexual Offencescontact30.3%
Robbery at non-residential premisescontact30.3%
Arsoncontact-related10.1%
Contact Sexual Offencescontact10.1%
Robbery at residential premisescontact10.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycleproperty10.1%
Abductioncontact00.0%
Bank Robberycontact00.0%
Carjackingcontact00.0%
Kidnappingcontact00.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of childrencontact00.0%
Public violencecontact-related00.0%
Robbery of cash in transitcontact00.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police actiondetected00.0%
Truck hijackingcontact00.0%

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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