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Bellville Precinct

City of Cape Town|8 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bellville remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,028 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 26.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1133 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+209). 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.

BellvilleBostonDe La HayeLoevensteinOakdaleSanbellStiklandTygerberg

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

6,028

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 26.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bellville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,133
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,103
Commercial crime		1,020
Theft from vehicle		714
Aggravated robbery		348
Residential burglary		322
Common assault		237
Common robbery		233
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,133924+209
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,1031,102+1
Commercial crime1,020939+81
Theft from vehicle714731-17
Aggravated robbery348387-39
Residential burglary322348-26
Common assault237282-45
Common robbery233278-45
Malicious damage180193-13
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs166158+8
Vehicle theft112141-29
Shoplifting107117-10
Business burglary9599-4
Serious assault8485-1
Rape4644+2
Crimen injuria27270
Kidnapping2129-8
Sexual assault198+11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1511+4
Culpable homicide1417-3
Murder1116-5
Attempted murder912-3
Abduction220
Arson24-2
Attempted sexual offences23-1
Contact sexual offences24-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action24-2
Public violence000
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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