Durbanville crime statistics
SAPS recorded 273 home burglaries in Durbanville in the 12 months to June 2026, 11,7% lower than the 309 recorded in the previous 12 months.
Counting the seven SAPS categories that do not overlap, theft out of or from vehicles had the highest count in Durbanville (355), followed by home burglary (273). By count, Durbanville ranks 10 of 63 precincts for home burglary and 12 of 63 for theft out of or from vehicles; counts reflect precinct size and reporting. Home burglary in April to June 2026: 64, against 67 in April to June 2025. Theft out of or from vehicles in April to June 2026: 71, against 109 in April to June 2025.
Reported crimes, 12 months to June 2026
Homes and businesses
Home burglary
273
last 12 months
11,7% lower vs previous 12 months (309)
Apr to Jun 2026: 64 (Apr to Jun 2025: 67)
Rank 10 of 63 by count
2,61 per 1,000 residents (Census 2022)
Business burglary
87
last 12 months
17,9% lower vs previous 12 months (106)
Apr to Jun 2026: 16 (Apr to Jun 2025: 19)
Rank 4 of 63 by count
0,83 per 1,000 residents (Census 2022)
Home robbery
30
last 12 months
3,2% lower vs previous 12 months (31)
Apr to Jun 2026: 10 (Apr to Jun 2025: 1)
Rank 16 of 63 by count
0,29 per 1,000 residents (Census 2022)
Business robbery
6
last 12 months
Small numbers: 6 before, 6 now
Apr to Jun 2026: 0 (Apr to Jun 2025: 0)
Rank 27 of 63 by count
0,06 per 1,000 residents (Census 2022)
Vehicles
Vehicle theft
62
last 12 months
3,1% lower vs previous 12 months (64)
Apr to Jun 2026: 17 (Apr to Jun 2025: 13)
Joint rank 22 of 63 by count
0,59 per 1,000 residents (Census 2022)
Theft out of or from vehicles
355
last 12 months
21,5% lower vs previous 12 months (452)
Apr to Jun 2026: 71 (Apr to Jun 2025: 109)
Rank 12 of 63 by count
3,39 per 1,000 residents (Census 2022)
Carjacking
11
last 12 months
Small numbers: 8 before, 11 now
Apr to Jun 2026: 3 (Apr to Jun 2025: 0)
Rank 35 of 63 by count
0,11 per 1,000 residents (Census 2022)
Street and person
Common robbery
48
last 12 months
28,4% lower vs previous 12 months (67)
Apr to Jun 2026: 10 (Apr to Jun 2025: 22)
Joint rank 44 of 63 by count
0,46 per 1,000 residents (Census 2022)
Robbery with aggravating circumstances
145
last 12 months
13,7% lower vs previous 12 months (168)
Apr to Jun 2026: 37 (Apr to Jun 2025: 36)
Joint rank 33 of 63 by count
1,38 per 1,000 residents (Census 2022)
Murder
31
last 12 months
Small numbers: 18 before, 31 now
Apr to Jun 2026: 9 (Apr to Jun 2025: 4)
Rank 32 of 63 by count
0,3 per 1,000 residents (Census 2022)
Robbery with aggravating circumstances already includes carjacking, home robbery and business robbery.
Monthly trend
- Home burglary
Show chart data as a table
| Month | Home burglary |
|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | 38 |
| May 2021 | 30 |
| Jun 2021 | 31 |
| Jul 2021 | 28 |
| Aug 2021 | 37 |
| Sep 2021 | 40 |
| Oct 2021 | 40 |
| Nov 2021 | 43 |
| Dec 2021 | 41 |
| Jan 2022 | 41 |
| Feb 2022 | 28 |
| Mar 2022 | 30 |
| Apr 2022 | 45 |
| May 2022 | 35 |
| Jun 2022 | 29 |
| Jul 2022 | 37 |
| Aug 2022 | 32 |
| Sep 2022 | 31 |
| Oct 2022 | 48 |
| Nov 2022 | 41 |
| Dec 2022 | 44 |
| Jan 2023 | 46 |
| Feb 2023 | 35 |
| Mar 2023 | 43 |
| Apr 2023 | 43 |
| May 2023 | 36 |
| Jun 2023 | 54 |
| Jul 2023 | 42 |
| Aug 2023 | 39 |
| Sep 2023 | 44 |
| Oct 2023 | 31 |
| Nov 2023 | 35 |
| Dec 2023 | 53 |
| Jan 2024 | 37 |
| Feb 2024 | 46 |
| Mar 2024 | 29 |
| Apr 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| Jun 2024 | 32 |
| Jul 2024 | 36 |
| Aug 2024 | 31 |
| Sep 2024 | 28 |
| Oct 2024 | 40 |
| Nov 2024 | 23 |
| Dec 2024 | 23 |
| Jan 2025 | 26 |
| Feb 2025 | 13 |
| Mar 2025 | 22 |
| Apr 2025 | 28 |
| May 2025 | 21 |
| Jun 2025 | 18 |
| Jul 2025 | 18 |
| Aug 2025 | 31 |
| Sep 2025 | 25 |
| Oct 2025 | 23 |
| Nov 2025 | 19 |
| Dec 2025 | 25 |
| Jan 2026 | 21 |
| Feb 2026 | 21 |
| Mar 2026 | 26 |
| Apr 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| Jun 2026 | 25 |
Common measures people use
- Homes and businesses
- A maintained perimeter (walls, gates, fencing), an alarm linked to a response company of your choice, outdoor lighting, and CCTV covering entry points.
- Vehicles
- Removing valuables from view, parking in lit or monitored places, and controlled driveway access.
- Street and person
- Keeping gates closed while arriving and leaving, and access control and CCTV at entrances.
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