Klawer Crime Statistics

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

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

493

+9.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,302

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Klawer (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	163	33.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	120	24.3%
Common assault	contact	63	12.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	55	11.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	53	10.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	41	8.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	28	5.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	28	5.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	2.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.6%
Rape	contact	8	1.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.4%
Stock Theft	property	7	1.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.8%
Murder	contact	4	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Klawer Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Klawer Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Klawer Safe?

No, Klawer has high crime levels.

Klawer scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Klawer is 3,302 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Klawer, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+8%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+9.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

33% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

10/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Klawer

In 2025, Klawer recorded 493 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Klawer is Drug-Related Crime with 163 reported cases (33.1% of all crime in Klawer), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 120 cases (24.3%) and Common assault at 63 cases (12.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Klawer has increased by 9.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Klawer area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Klawer?

The most reported crimes in Klawer are Drug-Related Crime (163 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (120 cases), Common assault (63 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Klawer compare to other areas in West Coast?

Klawer has a crime rate of 3,302 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)
Darling	19,896	581	3,895	F (27)