Langebaan Crime Statistics

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

F20/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

718

+3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,810

per 100k

Safety Score

20/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Langebaan (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	219	30.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	161	22.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	135	18.8%
Common assault	contact	99	13.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	92	12.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	59	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	51	7.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	40	5.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	23	3.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	19	2.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	1.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	4	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.6%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.4%
Murder	contact	3	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Rape	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at 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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Langebaan Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Langebaan Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Langebaan Safe?

No, Langebaan has high crime levels.

Langebaan scores 20/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Langebaan is 4,810 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Langebaan, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+57%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

31% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

15/25

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Langebaan

In 2025, Langebaan recorded 718 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Langebaan is Commercial Crime with 219 reported cases (30.5% of all crime in Langebaan), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 161 cases (22.4%) and Drug-Related Crime at 135 cases (18.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Langebaan has increased by 3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Langebaan area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Langebaan?

The most reported crimes in Langebaan are Commercial Crime (219 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (161 cases), Drug-Related Crime (135 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Langebaan compare to other areas in West Coast?

Langebaan has a crime rate of 4,810 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Coast, Nuwerus is safer with a rate of 503 per 100k.

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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)
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Klawer	19,896	493	3,302	F (33)