Pacaltsdorp Crime Statistics

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

F15/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,801

+16% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,013

per 100k

Safety Score

15/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — Pacaltsdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	537	29.8%
Common assault	contact	444	24.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	333	18.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	191	10.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	184	10.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	167	9.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	105	5.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	97	5.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	64	3.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	60	3.3%
Rape	contact	56	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	36	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	24	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	19	1.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	12	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.5%
Murder	contact	9	0.5%
Stock Theft	property	8	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Pacaltsdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Pacaltsdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Pacaltsdorp Safe?

No, Pacaltsdorp has high crime levels.

Pacaltsdorp scores 15/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Pacaltsdorp is 6,013 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Pacaltsdorp, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+96%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+16%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

30% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

15/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Pacaltsdorp

In 2025, Pacaltsdorp recorded 1,801 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Pacaltsdorp is Drug-Related Crime with 537 reported cases (29.8% of all crime in Pacaltsdorp), followed by Common assault at 444 cases (24.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 333 cases (18.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Pacaltsdorp has increased by 16%, indicating a worsening trend for the Pacaltsdorp area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Pacaltsdorp?

The most reported crimes in Pacaltsdorp are Drug-Related Crime (537 cases), Common assault (444 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (333 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Pacaltsdorp compare to other areas in Garden Route?

Pacaltsdorp has a crime rate of 6,013 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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Dysselsdorp	39,927	724	2,417	D (45)
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