Moorreesburg Crime Statistics

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

F16/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

860

-9.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,765

per 100k

Safety Score

16/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Moorreesburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	277	32.2%
Common assault	contact	155	18.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	128	14.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	116	13.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	87	10.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	87	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	81	9.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	47	5.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	33	3.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	32	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	13	1.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	1.4%
Rape	contact	8	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.5%
Murder	contact	4	0.5%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Moorreesburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Moorreesburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Moorreesburg Safe?

No, Moorreesburg has high crime levels.

Moorreesburg scores 16/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Moorreesburg is 5,765 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Moorreesburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+88%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-9.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

17/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Moorreesburg

In 2025, Moorreesburg recorded 860 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Moorreesburg is Drug-Related Crime with 277 reported cases (32.2% of all crime in Moorreesburg), followed by Common assault at 155 cases (18.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 128 cases (14.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Moorreesburg has decreased by 9.9%, a positive sign for the Moorreesburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Moorreesburg?

The most reported crimes in Moorreesburg are Drug-Related Crime (277 cases), Common assault (155 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (128 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Moorreesburg compare to other areas in West Coast?

Moorreesburg has a crime rate of 5,765 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)