Vredendal Crime Statistics

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

F4/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,486

-1.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,957

per 100k

Safety Score

4/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Vredendal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	819	55.1%
Common assault	contact	177	11.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	157	10.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	153	10.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	147	9.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	139	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	79	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	56	3.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	49	3.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	31	2.1%
Rape	contact	28	1.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	28	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	20	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	17	1.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	17	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.5%
Murder	contact	7	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%

Vredendal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vredendal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vredendal Safe?

No, Vredendal has high crime levels.

Vredendal scores 4/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Vredendal is 9,957 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Vredendal, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+225%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

55% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

23/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Vredendal

In 2025, Vredendal recorded 1,486 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vredendal is Drug-Related Crime with 819 reported cases (55.1% of all crime in Vredendal), followed by Common assault at 177 cases (11.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 157 cases (10.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vredendal has decreased by 1.6%, a positive sign for the Vredendal community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vredendal?

The most reported crimes in Vredendal are Drug-Related Crime (819 cases), Common assault (177 cases), Burglary at residential premises (157 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Vredendal compare to other areas in West Coast?

Vredendal has a crime rate of 9,957 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)
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Doring Bay	19,896	150	1,005	B (72)
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Hopefield	19,896	337	2,257	D (47)
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Klawer	19,896	493	3,302	F (33)