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Athlone Precinct

City of Cape Town|8 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Athlone decreased 4.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,734 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 28.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1177 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+201). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

AthloneBridgetownGatesvilleGleemoorHazendalKewtownRondebosch EastRylands

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

4,734

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 28.4%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Athlone decreased 4.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Athlone precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,177
Common assault		563
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		539
Malicious damage		360
Aggravated robbery		329
Commercial crime		310
Theft from vehicle		288
Serious assault		145
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,177976+201
Common assault563614-51
All theft not mentioned elsewhere539629-90
Malicious damage360402-42
Aggravated robbery329405-76
Commercial crime310346-36
Theft from vehicle288328-40
Serious assault145104+41
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs141182-41
Common robbery128155-27
Residential burglary122136-14
Vehicle theft11199+12
Shoplifting1041040
Crimen injuria91109-18
Attempted murder7555+20
Business burglary6793-26
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition64105-41
Murder3948-9
Sexual assault2529-4
Rape2327-4
Kidnapping1213-1
Culpable homicide98+1
Arson34-1
Attempted sexual offences34-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children31+2
Public violence20+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Stock-theft000
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • 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
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