Kleinmond Crime Statistics

Kleinmond, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F17/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

974

+14.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,421

per 100k

Safety Score

17/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Kleinmond (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	360	37.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	199	20.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	189	19.4%
Common assault	contact	131	13.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	112	11.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	100	10.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	67	6.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	33	3.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	28	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	15	1.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	13	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.7%
Rape	contact	5	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.3%
Murder	contact	3	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kleinmond Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kleinmond Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kleinmond Safe?

No, Kleinmond has high crime levels.

Kleinmond scores 17/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kleinmond is 5,421 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kleinmond, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+77%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+14.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

37% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

8/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kleinmond

In 2025, Kleinmond recorded 974 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kleinmond is Drug-Related Crime with 360 reported cases (37.0% of all crime in Kleinmond), followed by Commercial Crime at 199 cases (20.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 189 cases (19.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kleinmond has increased by 14.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kleinmond area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kleinmond?

The most reported crimes in Kleinmond are Drug-Related Crime (360 cases), Commercial Crime (199 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (189 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kleinmond compare to other areas in Overberg?

Kleinmond has a crime rate of 5,421 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)
Gans Bay	23,963	1,128	6,276	F (14)
Villiersdorp	23,963	1,302	7,245	F (11)
Bredasdorp	23,963	1,489	8,284	F (8)