Montagu Crime Statistics

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

D36/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

871

-0.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,095

per 100k

Safety Score

36/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Montagu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	273	31.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	169	19.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	152	17.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	125	14.4%
Common assault	contact	125	14.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	79	9.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	49	5.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	39	4.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	20	2.3%
Rape	contact	15	1.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.0%
Murder	contact	9	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	7	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	5	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Montagu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Montagu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Montagu Safe?

No, Montagu has high crime levels.

Montagu scores 36/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Montagu is 3,095 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Montagu, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+1%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-0.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

31% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

11/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Montagu

In 2025, Montagu recorded 871 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Montagu is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 273 reported cases (31.3% of all crime in Montagu), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 169 cases (19.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 152 cases (17.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Montagu has decreased by 0.7%, a positive sign for the Montagu community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Montagu?

The most reported crimes in Montagu are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (273 cases), Drug-Related Crime (169 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (152 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Montagu compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Montagu has a crime rate of 3,095 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Cape Winelands

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Mcgregor	37,509	250	888	B (76)
Touws River	37,509	449	1,597	C (60)
Bonnievale	37,509	479	1,704	C (57)
Rawsonville	37,509	533	1,896	C (53)
Groot-Drakenstein	37,509	636	2,261	D (47)
Ashton	37,509	644	2,290	D (47)
Saron	37,509	679	2,413	D (45)
Prince Alfred Hamlet	37,509	760	2,701	D (42)
Wolseley	37,509	792	2,815	D (40)
Klapmuts	37,509	866	3,079	D (36)