Saron Crime Statistics

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

D45/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

679

+6.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,413

per 100k

Safety Score

45/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Saron (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	345	50.8%
Common assault	contact	145	21.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	111	16.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	72	10.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	55	8.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	47	6.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	20	2.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	1.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	1.6%
Rape	contact	11	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	9	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	1.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	1.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Murder	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Saron Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Saron Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Saron Safe?

Saron has moderate safety levels.

Saron scores 45/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Saron is 2,413 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Saron, especially at night.

vs National Average

-21%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+6.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

51% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

7/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Saron

In 2025, Saron recorded 679 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Saron is Drug-Related Crime with 345 reported cases (50.8% of all crime in Saron), followed by Common assault at 145 cases (21.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 111 cases (16.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Saron has increased by 6.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Saron area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Saron?

The most reported crimes in Saron are Drug-Related Crime (345 cases), Common assault (145 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (111 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Saron compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Saron has a crime rate of 2,413 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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