Struisbaai Crime Statistics

Struisbaai, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C64/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

253

-11.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,406

per 100k

Safety Score

64/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Struisbaai (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	99	39.1%
Common assault	contact	61	24.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	53	20.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	40	15.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	21	8.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	5.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	9	3.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	3.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	2.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Rape	contact	1	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
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%
Common robbery	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 Assault	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%

Struisbaai Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Struisbaai Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Struisbaai Safe?

Struisbaai has moderate safety levels.

Struisbaai scores 64/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Struisbaai is 1,406 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Struisbaai, especially at night.

vs National Average

-54%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

39% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

2/15

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Struisbaai

In 2025, Struisbaai recorded 253 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Struisbaai is Drug-Related Crime with 99 reported cases (39.1% of all crime in Struisbaai), followed by Common assault at 61 cases (24.1%) and Commercial Crime at 53 cases (20.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Struisbaai has decreased by 11.5%, a positive sign for the Struisbaai community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Struisbaai?

The most reported crimes in Struisbaai are Drug-Related Crime (99 cases), Common assault (61 cases), Commercial Crime (53 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Struisbaai compare to other areas in Overberg?

Struisbaai has a crime rate of 1,406 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)
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)
Bredasdorp	23,963	1,489	8,284	F (8)