Business Burglary in West Coast
SAPS definition: “[Burglary at non-residential premises] is a crime committed by a person who unlawfully and intentionally breaks into a building or similar structure, which is not used for human habitation and does not form part of residential premises, with the intention to commit a crime on the premises.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 132 business burglary cases across 18 West Coast precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 22.2% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 11% of the Western Cape's 1,212 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is business burglary rising or falling in West Coast?
Which West Coast precincts report the most business burglary?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 22 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All West Coast precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury | 38 | 19 → 38 |
| Lutzville | 16 | 14 → 16 |
| Riebeek West | 11 | 9 → 11 |
| Vredenburg | 8 | 12 → 8 |
| Laaiplek | 7 | 2 → 7 |
| Piketberg | 7 | 4 → 7 |
| Saldanha | 7 | 8 → 7 |
| Vredendal | 7 | 6 → 7 |
| Darling | 6 | 0 → 6 |
| Moorreesburg | 6 | 4 → 6 |
| Citrusdal | 4 | 3 → 4 |
| Porterville | 4 | 10 → 4 |
| Clanwilliam | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Hopefield | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Klawer | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Langebaan | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Lambertsbaai | 1 | 3 → 1 |
| Vanrhynsdorp | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Eendekuil | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Graafwater | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Nuwerus | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| St Helena Bay | 0 | 2 → 0 |