Paarl East Crime Statistics

Paarl East, Cape Winelands, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F2/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,213

+9.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

14,975

per 100k

Safety Score

2/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Paarl East (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,481	35.2%
Common assault	contact	812	19.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	749	17.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	527	12.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	496	11.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	475	11.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	203	4.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	143	3.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	116	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	104	2.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	96	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	83	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	49	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	47	1.1%
Rape	contact	47	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	45	1.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	24	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	23	0.5%
Murder	contact	19	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	16	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	7	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Paarl East Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Paarl East Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Paarl East Safe?

No, Paarl East has high crime levels.

Paarl East scores 2/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Paarl East is 14,975 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Paarl East, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+388%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+9.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

35% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

21/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Paarl East

In 2025, Paarl East recorded 4,213 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Paarl East is Drug-Related Crime with 1,481 reported cases (35.2% of all crime in Paarl East), followed by Common assault at 812 cases (19.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 749 cases (17.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Paarl East has increased by 9.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Paarl East area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Paarl East?

The most reported crimes in Paarl East are Drug-Related Crime (1,481 cases), Common assault (812 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (749 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Paarl East compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Paarl East has a crime rate of 14,975 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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