Darling Crime Statistics

Darling, West Coast, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F27/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

581

-0.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,895

per 100k

Safety Score

27/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Darling (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	165	28.4%
Common assault	contact	116	20.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	113	19.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	87	15.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	65	11.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	56	9.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	52	9.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	31	5.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	15	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	2.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	13	2.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	11	1.9%
Stock Theft	property	11	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	5	0.9%
Rape	contact	4	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.7%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Murder	contact	3	0.5%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Darling Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Darling Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Darling Safe?

No, Darling has high crime levels.

Darling scores 27/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Darling is 3,895 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Darling, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+27%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-0.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

28% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

11/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Darling

In 2025, Darling recorded 581 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Darling is Drug-Related Crime with 165 reported cases (28.4% of all crime in Darling), followed by Common assault at 116 cases (20.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 113 cases (19.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Darling has decreased by 0.3%, a positive sign for the Darling community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Darling?

The most reported crimes in Darling are Drug-Related Crime (165 cases), Common assault (116 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (113 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Darling compare to other areas in West Coast?

Darling has a crime rate of 3,895 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Coast, Nuwerus is safer with a rate of 503 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in West Coast

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Nuwerus	19,896	75	503	A (85)
Elands Bay	19,896	119	799	B (77)
Redelinghuys	19,896	131	880	B (76)
Doring Bay	19,896	150	1,005	B (72)
Eendekuil	19,896	181	1,211	B (68)
Graafwater	19,896	222	1,488	C (62)
Vanrhynsdorp	19,896	269	1,804	C (55)
Hopefield	19,896	337	2,257	D (47)
Lambertsbaai	19,896	474	3,177	D (35)
Klawer	19,896	493	3,302	F (33)