Stellenbosch Crime Statistics

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

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

5,036

-7.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

17,902

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Stellenbosch (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1,073	21.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	940	18.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	849	16.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	612	12.2%
Common assault	contact	559	11.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	456	9.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	415	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	272	5.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	249	4.9%
Common robbery	contact	233	4.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	227	4.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	160	3.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	132	2.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	100	2.0%
Rape	contact	96	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	77	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	75	1.5%
Murder	contact	49	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	44	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	19	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	12	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	12	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	5	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Stellenbosch Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Stellenbosch Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Stellenbosch Safe?

No, Stellenbosch has high crime levels.

Stellenbosch scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Stellenbosch is 17,902 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Stellenbosch, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+484%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-7.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

22/23

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Stellenbosch

In 2025, Stellenbosch recorded 5,036 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Stellenbosch is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 1,073 reported cases (21.3% of all crime in Stellenbosch), followed by Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 940 cases (18.7%) and Drug-Related Crime at 849 cases (16.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Stellenbosch has decreased by 7.8%, a positive sign for the Stellenbosch community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Stellenbosch?

The most reported crimes in Stellenbosch are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,073 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (940 cases), Drug-Related Crime (849 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Stellenbosch compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Stellenbosch has a crime rate of 17,902 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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