Rape in Overberg
SAPS recorded 67 rape cases across 12 Overberg precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up from a very small prior-year base vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 6% of the Western Cape's 1,106 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Overberg?
Which Overberg precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All Overberg precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Hermanus | 14 | 7 → 14 |
| Swellendam | 13 | 7 → 13 |
| Grabouw | 12 | 9 → 12 |
| Bredasdorp | 6 | 2 → 6 |
| Caledon | 5 | 4 → 5 |
| Kleinmond | 4 | 1 → 4 |
| Barrydale | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Villiersdorp | 3 | 3 → 3 |
| Gans Bay | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Napier | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Stanford | 2 | 0 → 2 |
| Riviersonderend | 1 | 4 → 1 |