Saldanha Crime Statistics

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

F9/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,191

-11.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,982

per 100k

Safety Score

9/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Saldanha (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	271	22.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	204	17.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	200	16.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	152	12.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	128	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	107	9.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	92	7.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	84	7.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	60	5.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	48	4.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	35	2.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	29	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	27	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	25	2.1%
Rape	contact	17	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.9%
Murder	contact	9	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	9	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Saldanha Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Saldanha Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Saldanha Safe?

No, Saldanha has high crime levels.

Saldanha scores 9/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Saldanha is 7,982 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Saldanha, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+160%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-11.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

22/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Saldanha

In 2025, Saldanha recorded 1,191 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Saldanha is Common assault with 271 reported cases (22.8% of all crime in Saldanha), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 204 cases (17.1%) and Drug-Related Crime at 200 cases (16.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Saldanha has decreased by 11.2%, a positive sign for the Saldanha community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Saldanha?

The most reported crimes in Saldanha are Common assault (271 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (204 cases), Drug-Related Crime (200 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Saldanha compare to other areas in West Coast?

Saldanha has a crime rate of 7,982 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)