Vredenburg Crime Statistics

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

F2/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,274

-0.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

15,239

per 100k

Safety Score

2/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Vredenburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	484	21.3%
Common assault	contact	396	17.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	347	15.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	269	11.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	236	10.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	204	9.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	148	6.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	127	5.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	125	5.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	91	4.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	91	4.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	87	3.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	67	2.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	60	2.6%
Attempted murder	contact	53	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	53	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	2.2%
Rape	contact	33	1.5%
Murder	contact	28	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	20	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	17	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Vredenburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vredenburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vredenburg Safe?

No, Vredenburg has high crime levels.

Vredenburg scores 2/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Vredenburg is 15,239 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Vredenburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+397%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-0.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

21% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

24/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Vredenburg

In 2025, Vredenburg recorded 2,274 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vredenburg is Drug-Related Crime with 484 reported cases (21.3% of all crime in Vredenburg), followed by Common assault at 396 cases (17.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 347 cases (15.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vredenburg has decreased by 0.3%, a positive sign for the Vredenburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vredenburg?

The most reported crimes in Vredenburg are Drug-Related Crime (484 cases), Common assault (396 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (347 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Vredenburg compare to other areas in West Coast?

Vredenburg has a crime rate of 15,239 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)