Tulbagh Crime Statistics

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

F31/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,004

+15.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,570

per 100k

Safety Score

31/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Tulbagh (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	409	40.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	191	19.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	179	17.8%
Common assault	contact	133	13.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	120	12.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	76	7.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	41	4.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	29	2.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	25	2.5%
Murder	contact	15	1.5%
Rape	contact	11	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	9	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.5%
Stock Theft	property	5	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%

Tulbagh Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tulbagh Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tulbagh Safe?

No, Tulbagh has high crime levels.

Tulbagh scores 31/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Tulbagh is 3,570 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Tulbagh, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+16%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+15.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

41% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

13/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Tulbagh

In 2025, Tulbagh recorded 1,004 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tulbagh is Drug-Related Crime with 409 reported cases (40.7% of all crime in Tulbagh), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 191 cases (19.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 179 cases (17.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tulbagh has increased by 15.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tulbagh area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tulbagh?

The most reported crimes in Tulbagh are Drug-Related Crime (409 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (191 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Tulbagh compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Tulbagh has a crime rate of 3,570 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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