Laaiplek Crime Statistics

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

F26/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

593

+37.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,976

per 100k

Safety Score

26/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Laaiplek (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	147	24.8%
Common assault	contact	128	21.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	123	20.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	115	19.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	69	11.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	60	10.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	37	6.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	28	4.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	2.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	12	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	11	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	1.2%
Rape	contact	7	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.7%
Murder	contact	3	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	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%

Laaiplek Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Laaiplek Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Laaiplek Safe?

No, Laaiplek has high crime levels.

Laaiplek scores 26/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Laaiplek is 3,976 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Laaiplek, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+30%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+37.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

13/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Laaiplek

In 2025, Laaiplek recorded 593 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Laaiplek is Commercial Crime with 147 reported cases (24.8% of all crime in Laaiplek), followed by Common assault at 128 cases (21.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 123 cases (20.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Laaiplek has increased by 37.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Laaiplek area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Laaiplek?

The most reported crimes in Laaiplek are Commercial Crime (147 cases), Common assault (128 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (123 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Laaiplek compare to other areas in West Coast?

Laaiplek has a crime rate of 3,976 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)