West Coast Crime Statistics
West Coast, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
18,501
3.1%
Crime Rate per 100k
3,720
Population
497,400
Precincts
25
Is West Coast Safe?
West Coast recorded a crime rate of 3,720 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 33.9% below the Western Cape provincial average of 5,626 per 100,000. Of the 25 police precincts in West Coast, 5 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 18 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 3.1% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in West Coast
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury | 19,896 | 2,346 | 15,722 | F (1) |
| Vredenburg | 19,896 | 2,274 | 15,239 | F (2) |
| Vredendal | 19,896 | 1,486 | 9,957 | F (4) |
| Saldanha | 19,896 | 1,191 | 7,982 | F (9) |
| Riebeek West | 19,896 | 1,142 | 7,655 | F (10) |
| Lutzville | 19,896 | 968 | 6,489 | F (14) |
| Piketberg | 19,896 | 932 | 6,247 | F (15) |
| Porterville | 19,896 | 923 | 6,187 | F (15) |
| Moorreesburg | 19,896 | 860 | 5,765 | F (16) |
| Citrusdal | 19,896 | 847 | 5,675 | F (16) |
West Coast Crime Trend (2018-2025)
West Coast Crime Breakdown (2025)
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