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Belhar Precinct

City of Cape Town|2 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Belhar remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,436 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 33.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (597 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+117). 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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BelharPentech

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

2,436

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 33.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Belhar has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Belhar precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		597
Common assault		306
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		254
Malicious damage		218
Commercial crime		164
Aggravated robbery		144
Serious assault		124
Theft from vehicle		93
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime597480+117
Common assault306311-5
All theft not mentioned elsewhere254298-44
Malicious damage218207+11
Commercial crime164200-36
Aggravated robbery144191-47
Serious assault124154-30
Theft from vehicle9383+10
Residential burglary88110-22
Common robbery8472+12
Shoplifting6557+8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4533+12
Attempted murder4326+17
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3735+2
Crimen injuria3233-1
Vehicle theft3230+2
Murder3018+12
Rape2527-2
Sexual assault1813+5
Business burglary104+6
Culpable homicide912-3
Arson770
Kidnapping72+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children220
Attempted sexual offences110
Public violence110
Abduction01-1
Contact sexual offences01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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