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Western Cape Crime Statistics by District

Western Cape has 151 SAPS precincts across 6 districts, with 401,224 crimes reported in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. 48 precincts reported fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025; 74 reported more. Counts are raw SAPS totals — larger precincts serve more residents and naturally report higher counts. Search 420 suburbs below to find your precinct's data. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

How much crime is reported in each Western Cape district?

Total reported crimes per district (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). These are raw counts — not adjusted for population.

City of Cape Town254,259 crimes
63 precincts↓ 28 improving↑ 21 worsening52 below 5yr avg
Cape Winelands51,062 crimes
23 precincts↓ 7 improving↑ 12 worsening16 below 5yr avg
Garden Route42,966 crimes
21 precincts↓ 4 improving↑ 12 worsening8 below 5yr avg
West Coast24,705 crimes
25 precincts↓ 6 improving↑ 16 worsening6 below 5yr avg
Overberg22,942 crimes
15 precincts↓ 2 improving↑ 10 worsening5 below 5yr avg
Central Karoo5,290 crimes
5 precincts↓ 1 improving↑ 3 worsening4 below 5yr avg

Which areas are improving?

See crime trends vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 across all Western Cape precincts.

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Look up a crime type in the Western Cape

See which Western Cape precincts report the most of each crime category, with the multi-year provincial trend.

Murder in the Western CapeAttempted Murder in the Western CapeRape in the Western CapeSerious Assault (GBH) in the Western CapeCommon Assault in the Western CapeAggravated Robbery in the Western CapeResidential Burglary in the Western CapeBusiness Burglary in the Western CapeVehicle Theft in the Western CapeTheft from Vehicles in the Western CapeDrug-Related Crime in the Western CapeDriving Under the Influence in the Western CapeCommercial Crime in the Western CapeOther Theft in the Western Cape

Regions

Cape Flats

23 precincts · 104 suburbs

126,440 crimes+1.7%

All Suburbs

420 results

Suburb ↑ Police Precinct
AlbertiniaAlbertinia
Asanda VillageLwandle
AshtonAshton
AthloneAthlone
Atlantic HillsBothasig
AtlantisAtlantis
AuroraDurbanville
AvondaleAtlantis
BakovenCamps Bay
Bantry BaySea Point
BarbarossaDieprivier
BarcelonaNyanga
BardaleMfuleni
BarrydaleBarrydale
BayviewMitchells Plain
Beacon ValleyMitchells Plain
BeaconvaleParow
Beaufort WestBeaufort West
BelharBelhar
BellvilleBellville
Bellville SouthBellville South
BergvlietDieprivier
Bernardino HeightsKraaifontein
Big BayTable View
Bikini BeachGordons Bay
Bishop LavisBishop Lavis
BishopscourtClaremont
BlackheathKleinvlei
BloekombosKraaifontein
Blouberg RiseTable View
Blouberg SandsTable View
BloubergrantTable View
BloubergstrandTable View
Bo-KaapCape Town Central
BongweniKhayelitsha
Bonnie BrookKraaifontein
BonnievaleBonnievale
BonteheuwelBishop Lavis
BoskloofSomerset West
BostonBellville
BothasigBothasig
BrackenfellBrackenfell
Brackenfell SouthBrackenfell
BredasdorpBredasdorp
BridgetownAthlone
BridgewaterSomerset West
BrooklynMaitland
Brown's FarmNyanga
CafdaSteenberg
CaledonCaledon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Cape safe?

Western Cape has 152 police precincts. In the latest period (Apr 2025–Mar 2026), 48 precincts reported less crime than the previous year and 74 reported more. Crime varies significantly by area — search for a specific suburb to see its precinct's data.

Where can I find crime statistics for Western Cape?

SafeSuburb publishes official SAPS crime statistics for all 420+ suburbs across Western Cape. Data is updated when SAPS releases new quarterly figures. Search for any suburb using the search bar above.