Dysselsdorp Crime Statistics

Garden Route|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data
Crime in Dysselsdorp increased 36.5% year-on-year with 643 reported serious crimes, and is 6.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (264 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+112).
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These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Low

relative to other WC precincts

Reported crimes

643

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

Year-on-year

↑ 36.5%

more crimes vs 2024-2025

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 6.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in Dysselsdorp rose 36.5% year-on-year.

What's changing?

Biggest year-on-year movements in crime categories

Stock-theft dropped significantly (-4) while Drug-related crime increased (+112).

Drug-related crime+112
Common assault+18
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs+16
Malicious damage+10

Crime trend by year

Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Drug-related crime264
Common assault85
Serious assault68
Residential burglary61
Malicious damage37
Business burglary23
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs23
Stock-theft18
View full crime breakdown table
Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime264152+112
Common assault8567+18
Serious assault6861+7
Residential burglary6163-2
Malicious damage3727+10
Business burglary2317+6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs237+16
Stock-theft1822-4
Crimen injuria1711+6
Rape11110
Theft from vehicle810-2
Attempted murder42+2
Aggravated robbery440
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition30+3
Sexual assault330
Common robbery220
Kidnapping220
Murder21+1
Robbery at non-residential premises23-1
Arson110
Culpable homicide110
Shoplifting110
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
Public violence000
Robbery at residential premises000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Vehicle theft000
Truck hijacking000

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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • Population: Stats SA Census 2022 Municipal Factsheet
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
  • Per-capita rates use Census 2022 residential population — daytime populations not captured.
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