Nuwerus Crime Statistics

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

A85/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-22.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

503

per 100k

Safety Score

85/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Nuwerus (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	19	25.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	15	20.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	20.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	13	17.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	16.0%
Stock Theft	property	7	9.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	6.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	5.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	5.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	4.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	4.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	1.3%
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%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Nuwerus Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nuwerus Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nuwerus Safe?

Yes, Nuwerus is relatively safe.

Nuwerus scores 85/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 503 per 100,000 people, Nuwerus sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Nuwerus can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-84%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-22.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

25% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

1/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Nuwerus

In 2025, Nuwerus recorded 75 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nuwerus is Common assault with 19 reported cases (25.3% of all crime in Nuwerus), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 15 cases (20.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 15 cases (20.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nuwerus has decreased by 22.7%, a positive sign for the Nuwerus community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nuwerus?

The most reported crimes in Nuwerus are Common assault (19 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (15 cases), Burglary at residential premises (15 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Nuwerus compare to other areas in West Coast?

Nuwerus has a crime rate of 503 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Coast, Nuwerus is among the safer areas.

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