Mcgregor Crime Statistics

Mcgregor, Cape Winelands, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B76/100

Safe

Total Crimes

250

-28.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

888

per 100k

Safety Score

76/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Mcgregor (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	65	26.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	56	22.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	55	22.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	52	20.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	40	16.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	5.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	7	2.8%
Rape	contact	7	2.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	4	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	1.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	1.2%
Murder	contact	3	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.4%
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%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mcgregor Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mcgregor Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mcgregor Safe?

Yes, Mcgregor is relatively safe.

Mcgregor scores 76/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 888 per 100,000 people, Mcgregor sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mcgregor can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-71%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-28.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

26% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

1/23

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mcgregor

In 2025, Mcgregor recorded 250 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mcgregor is Common assault with 65 reported cases (26.0% of all crime in Mcgregor), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 56 cases (22.4%) and Drug-Related Crime at 55 cases (22.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mcgregor has decreased by 28.6%, a positive sign for the Mcgregor community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mcgregor?

The most reported crimes in Mcgregor are Common assault (65 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (56 cases), Drug-Related Crime (55 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mcgregor compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Mcgregor has a crime rate of 888 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is among the safer areas.

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