Vanrhynsdorp Crime Statistics

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

C55/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

269

+0.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,804

per 100k

Safety Score

55/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Vanrhynsdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	124	46.1%
Common assault	contact	55	20.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	31	11.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	28	10.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	25	9.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	6.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	5.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	4.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	4.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	11	4.1%
Stock Theft	property	11	4.1%
Rape	contact	4	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.5%
Murder	contact	3	1.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.4%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.4%
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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at 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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Vanrhynsdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vanrhynsdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vanrhynsdorp Safe?

Vanrhynsdorp has moderate safety levels.

Vanrhynsdorp scores 55/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Vanrhynsdorp is 1,804 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Vanrhynsdorp, especially at night.

vs National Average

-41%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

46% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

7/25

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Vanrhynsdorp

In 2025, Vanrhynsdorp recorded 269 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vanrhynsdorp is Drug-Related Crime with 124 reported cases (46.1% of all crime in Vanrhynsdorp), followed by Common assault at 55 cases (20.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 31 cases (11.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vanrhynsdorp has increased by 0.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Vanrhynsdorp area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vanrhynsdorp?

The most reported crimes in Vanrhynsdorp are Drug-Related Crime (124 cases), Common assault (55 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Vanrhynsdorp compare to other areas in West Coast?

Vanrhynsdorp has a crime rate of 1,804 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Coast, Nuwerus is safer with a rate of 503 per 100k.

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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)
Hopefield	19,896	337	2,257	D (47)
Lambertsbaai	19,896	474	3,177	D (35)
Klawer	19,896	493	3,302	F (33)
Darling	19,896	581	3,895	F (27)