Touws River Crime Statistics
Touws River, Cape Winelands, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Crime Breakdown — Touws River (2025)
Touws River Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Touws River Crime Breakdown (2025)
Is Touws River Safe?
Touws River has moderate safety levels.
Touws River scores 60/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Touws River is 1,597 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Touws River, especially at night.
Crime breakdown in Touws River
In 2025, Touws River recorded 449 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Touws River is Common assault with 104 reported cases (23.2% of all crime in Touws River), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 97 cases (21.6%) and Drug-Related Crime at 96 cases (21.4%).
Compared to 2024, crime in Touws River has increased by 16.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Touws River area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common crimes in Touws River?
The most reported crimes in Touws River are Common assault (104 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (97 cases), Drug-Related Crime (96 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.
How does Touws River compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?
Touws River has a crime rate of 1,597 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) |
| 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) |
| Montagu | 37,509 | 871 | 3,095 | D (36) |
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