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Atlantis Precinct

City of Cape Town|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Atlantis increased 9.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,718 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 10.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (2981 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+705). 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.

AtlantisAvondaleMamreProtea ParkRobinvaleSaxonseaWitsand

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

6,718

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 9.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 10.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Atlantis rose 9.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Atlantis precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		2,981
Common assault		1,078
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		575
Malicious damage		476
Serious assault		207
Residential burglary		206
Commercial crime		196
Theft from vehicle		140
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime2,9812,276+705
Common assault1,078958+120
All theft not mentioned elsewhere575568+7
Malicious damage476455+21
Serious assault207257-50
Residential burglary206250-44
Commercial crime196182+14
Theft from vehicle140154-14
Aggravated robbery127171-44
Crimen injuria114108+6
Common robbery99131-32
Business burglary7771+6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition7294-22
Shoplifting7295-23
Rape6172-11
Attempted murder5989-30
Murder3868-30
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2925+4
Sexual assault2623+3
Stock-theft2316+7
Attempted sexual offences124+8
Culpable homicide129+3
Vehicle theft1017-7
Kidnapping98+1
Arson810-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children78-1
Public violence34-1
Contact sexual offences14-3
Abduction01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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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