Suurbraak Crime Statistics

Overberg|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data
Crime in Suurbraak increased 20.1% year-on-year with 188 reported serious crimes, and is 81.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (55 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+8).
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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

Very Low

relative to other WC precincts

Reported crimes

188

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

Year-on-year

↑ 20.1%

more crimes vs 2024-2025

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 81.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in Suurbraak rose 20.1% year-on-year.

What's changing?

Biggest year-on-year movements in crime categories

Theft from vehicle dropped significantly (-3) while Common assault increased (+8).

Common assault+8
Drug-related crime+8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs+6
Crimen injuria+4

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

Common assault55
Drug-related crime40
Crimen injuria29
Serious assault14
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs14
Malicious damage11
Residential burglary10
Sexual assault5
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault5547+8
Drug-related crime4032+8
Crimen injuria2925+4
Serious assault1413+1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs148+6
Malicious damage118+3
Residential burglary108+2
Sexual assault52+3
Theft from vehicle36-3
Shoplifting20+2
Stock-theft23-1
Attempted murder10+1
Business burglary110
Rape10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Common robbery02-2
Contact sexual offences000
Culpable homicide02-2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition000
Kidnapping000
Murder000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Robbery at non-residential premises000
Robbery at residential premises000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Aggravated robbery000
Vehicle theft000
Truck hijacking000

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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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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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