Ladismith Crime Statistics

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

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

993

+19.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,316

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — Ladismith (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	396	39.9%
Common assault	contact	244	24.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	145	14.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	112	11.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	81	8.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	80	8.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	40	4.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	32	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	2.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	27	2.7%
Attempted murder	contact	25	2.5%
Rape	contact	20	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	12	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	8	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.5%
Murder	contact	5	0.5%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	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%

Ladismith Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ladismith Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ladismith Safe?

No, Ladismith has high crime levels.

Ladismith scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ladismith is 3,316 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ladismith, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+8%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+19.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

40% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

12/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ladismith

In 2025, Ladismith recorded 993 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ladismith is Drug-Related Crime with 396 reported cases (39.9% of all crime in Ladismith), followed by Common assault at 244 cases (24.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 145 cases (14.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ladismith has increased by 19.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ladismith area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ladismith?

The most reported crimes in Ladismith are Drug-Related Crime (396 cases), Common assault (244 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (145 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ladismith compare to other areas in Garden Route?

Ladismith has a crime rate of 3,316 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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De Rust	39,927	310	1,034	B (72)
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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)