Residential Burglary in Overberg
SAPS definition: “[Burglary at residential premises] is a crime committed by a person who unlawfully and intentionally breaks into a building or similar structure, used for human habitation, with the intention to commit a crime on the premises.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 448 residential burglary cases across 15 Overberg precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 7.4% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 10% of the Western Cape's 4,599 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is residential burglary rising or falling in Overberg?
Which Overberg precincts report the most residential burglary?
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 | 90 | 0% |
| Gans Bay | 59 | 38 → 59 |
| Grabouw | 46 | 35 → 46 |
| Swellendam | 43 | -18.9% |
| Bredasdorp | 41 | -18% |
| Caledon | 36 | 49 → 36 |
| Kleinmond | 26 | 39 → 26 |
| Genadendal | 23 | 33 → 23 |
| Napier | 23 | 18 → 23 |
| Stanford | 17 | 25 → 17 |
| Villiersdorp | 17 | 24 → 17 |
| Riviersonderend | 11 | 10 → 11 |
| Barrydale | 10 | 12 → 10 |
| Struisbaai | 4 | 4 → 4 |
| Suurbraak | 2 | 4 → 2 |