Bredasdorp Crime Statistics

Bredasdorp, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F8/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,489

+7.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,284

per 100k

Safety Score

8/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Bredasdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	521	35.0%
Common assault	contact	257	17.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	237	15.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	229	15.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	208	14.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	95	6.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	88	5.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	3.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	49	3.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	37	2.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	32	2.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	29	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	29	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	25	1.7%
Stock Theft	property	16	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	13	0.9%
Rape	contact	13	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	0.8%
Murder	contact	9	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Bredasdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bredasdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bredasdorp Safe?

No, Bredasdorp has high crime levels.

Bredasdorp scores 8/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Bredasdorp is 8,284 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Bredasdorp, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+170%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+7.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

35% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

11/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bredasdorp

In 2025, Bredasdorp recorded 1,489 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bredasdorp is Drug-Related Crime with 521 reported cases (35.0% of all crime in Bredasdorp), followed by Common assault at 257 cases (17.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 237 cases (15.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bredasdorp has increased by 7.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bredasdorp area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bredasdorp?

The most reported crimes in Bredasdorp are Drug-Related Crime (521 cases), Common assault (257 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (237 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bredasdorp compare to other areas in Overberg?

Bredasdorp has a crime rate of 8,284 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Overberg, Suurbraak is safer with a rate of 1,202 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Overberg

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Suurbraak	23,963	216	1,202	B (68)
Struisbaai	23,963	253	1,406	C (64)
Barrydale	23,963	377	2,099	C (50)
Stanford	23,963	481	2,675	D (42)
Genadendal	23,963	555	3,088	D (36)
Riviersonderend	23,963	563	3,134	D (35)
Napier	23,963	593	3,301	F (33)
Kleinmond	23,963	974	5,421	F (17)
Gans Bay	23,963	1,128	6,276	F (14)
Villiersdorp	23,963	1,302	7,245	F (11)