Vioolsdrif Crime Statistics

Vioolsdrif, Namakwa, Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B77/100

Safe

Total Crimes

+24.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

849

per 100k

Safety Score

77/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

6,475

Crime Breakdown — Vioolsdrif (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	15	36.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	7	17.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	7	17.1%
Attempted murder	contact	5	12.2%
Common assault	contact	5	12.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	9.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	7.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	7.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	7.3%
Common robbery	contact	1	2.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	2.4%
Rape	contact	1	2.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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 Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Vioolsdrif Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vioolsdrif Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vioolsdrif Safe?

Yes, Vioolsdrif is relatively safe.

Vioolsdrif scores 77/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 849 per 100,000 people, Vioolsdrif sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Vioolsdrif can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-72%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+24.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

37% of all crime

Rank in Namakwa

4/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Vioolsdrif

In 2025, Vioolsdrif recorded 41 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vioolsdrif is Drug-Related Crime with 15 reported cases (36.6% of all crime in Vioolsdrif), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 7 cases (17.1%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 7 cases (17.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vioolsdrif has increased by 24.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Vioolsdrif area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vioolsdrif?

The most reported crimes in Vioolsdrif are Drug-Related Crime (15 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (7 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (7 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Vioolsdrif compare to other areas in Namakwa?

Vioolsdrif has a crime rate of 849 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Namakwa, Middelpos is safer with a rate of 170 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Namakwa

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Middelpos	6,475	8	170	A (96)
Hondeklip Bay	6,475	33	680	A (81)
Aggeneys	6,475	36	741	B (79)
Komaggas	6,475	42	865	B (76)
Kleinsee	6,475	49	1,004	B (72)
Sutherland	6,475	50	1,035	B (72)
Alexander Bay	6,475	52	1,066	B (71)
Nieuwoudtville	6,475	55	1,127	B (70)
Loeriesfontein	6,475	58	1,189	B (69)
Onseepkans	6,475	66	1,359	B (65)