Wolseley Crime Statistics

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

D40/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

792

+19.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,815

per 100k

Safety Score

40/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Wolseley (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	179	22.6%
Common assault	contact	179	22.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	165	20.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	105	13.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	100	12.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	57	7.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	39	4.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	33	4.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	33	4.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	3.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	23	2.9%
Murder	contact	19	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	11	1.4%
Rape	contact	11	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Wolseley Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wolseley Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wolseley Safe?

Wolseley has moderate safety levels.

Wolseley scores 40/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Wolseley is 2,815 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Wolseley, especially at night.

vs National Average

-8%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+19.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

9/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Wolseley

In 2025, Wolseley recorded 792 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wolseley is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 179 reported cases (22.6% of all crime in Wolseley), followed by Common assault at 179 cases (22.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 165 cases (20.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Wolseley has increased by 19.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Wolseley area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wolseley?

The most reported crimes in Wolseley are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (179 cases), Common assault (179 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (165 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Wolseley compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Wolseley has a crime rate of 2,815 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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Mcgregor	37,509	250	888	B (76)
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Montagu	37,509	871	3,095	D (36)