Kwanonqaba Crime Statistics

Kwanonqaba, Garden Route, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F14/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,898

-1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,339

per 100k

Safety Score

14/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — Kwanonqaba (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	512	27.0%
Common assault	contact	479	25.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	232	12.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	220	11.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	209	11.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	168	8.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	140	7.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	96	5.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	71	3.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	64	3.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	60	3.2%
Rape	contact	40	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	40	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	37	1.9%
Murder	contact	36	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	13	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	8	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Kwanonqaba Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwanonqaba Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwanonqaba Safe?

No, Kwanonqaba has high crime levels.

Kwanonqaba scores 14/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kwanonqaba is 6,339 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kwanonqaba, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+107%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

27% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

16/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kwanonqaba

In 2025, Kwanonqaba recorded 1,898 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwanonqaba is Drug-Related Crime with 512 reported cases (27.0% of all crime in Kwanonqaba), followed by Common assault at 479 cases (25.2%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 232 cases (12.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwanonqaba has decreased by 1%, a positive sign for the Kwanonqaba community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwanonqaba?

The most reported crimes in Kwanonqaba are Drug-Related Crime (512 cases), Common assault (479 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (232 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kwanonqaba compare to other areas in Garden Route?

Kwanonqaba has a crime rate of 6,339 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Garden Route, De Rust is safer with a rate of 1,034 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Garden Route

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
De Rust	39,927	310	1,034	B (72)
Still Bay	39,927	441	1,473	C (62)
Calitzdorp	39,927	484	1,615	C (59)
Uniondale	39,927	535	1,786	C (56)
Riversdale	39,927	655	2,186	D (49)
Groot Brakrivier	39,927	667	2,227	D (48)
Dysselsdorp	39,927	724	2,417	D (45)
Heidelberg(C)	39,927	792	2,645	D (43)
Kwanokuthula	39,927	853	2,848	D (39)
Albertinia	39,927	889	2,968	D (38)