Napier Crime Statistics

Napier, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

593

-0.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,301

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Napier (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	293	49.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	124	20.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	87	14.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	64	10.8%
Common assault	contact	64	10.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	36	6.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	27	4.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	25	4.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	2.5%
Stock Theft	property	12	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	1.2%
Rape	contact	5	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Murder	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	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%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Napier Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Napier Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Napier Safe?

No, Napier has high crime levels.

Napier scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Napier is 3,301 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Napier, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+8%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-0.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

49% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

7/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Napier

In 2025, Napier recorded 593 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Napier is Drug-Related Crime with 293 reported cases (49.4% of all crime in Napier), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 124 cases (20.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 87 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Napier has decreased by 0.5%, a positive sign for the Napier community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Napier?

The most reported crimes in Napier are Drug-Related Crime (293 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (124 cases), Burglary at residential premises (87 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Napier compare to other areas in Overberg?

Napier has a crime rate of 3,301 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)
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)
Bredasdorp	23,963	1,489	8,284	F (8)