Hermanus Crime Statistics

Hermanus, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,331

+18.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

24,100

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Hermanus (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	2,672	61.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	519	12.0%
Common assault	contact	492	11.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	412	9.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	289	6.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	281	6.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	249	5.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	213	4.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	147	3.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	103	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	80	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	67	1.5%
Rape	contact	43	1.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	36	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	35	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	27	0.6%
Murder	contact	20	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	17	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hermanus Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hermanus Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hermanus Safe?

No, Hermanus has high crime levels.

Hermanus scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Hermanus is 24,100 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Hermanus, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+686%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+18.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

62% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

15/15

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Hermanus

In 2025, Hermanus recorded 4,331 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hermanus is Drug-Related Crime with 2,672 reported cases (61.7% of all crime in Hermanus), followed by Commercial Crime at 519 cases (12.0%) and Common assault at 492 cases (11.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hermanus has increased by 18.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hermanus area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hermanus?

The most reported crimes in Hermanus are Drug-Related Crime (2,672 cases), Commercial Crime (519 cases), Common assault (492 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Hermanus compare to other areas in Overberg?

Hermanus has a crime rate of 24,100 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)