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Bishop Lavis Precinct

City of Cape Town|4 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bishop Lavis increased 11.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,520 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 13.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1901 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+438). 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.

Bishop LavisBonteheuwelNooitgedachtValhalla Park

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

6,520

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 11.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 13.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Bishop Lavis rose 11.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bishop Lavis precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,901
Malicious damage		690
Common assault		661
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		562
Common robbery		551
Serious assault		306
Theft from vehicle		303
Aggravated robbery		242
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,9011,463+438
Malicious damage690578+112
Common assault661639+22
All theft not mentioned elsewhere562570-8
Common robbery551779-228
Serious assault306317-11
Theft from vehicle303157+146
Aggravated robbery242259-17
Commercial crime211205+6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition210161+49
Attempted murder166115+51
Crimen injuria151123+28
Murder140106+34
Residential burglary131140-9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs10147+54
Business burglary5772-15
Vehicle theft3120+11
Rape2826+2
Shoplifting18180
Sexual assault1429-15
Arson1311+2
Kidnapping106+4
Culpable homicide912-3
Public violence89-1
Attempted sexual offences220
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Abduction110
Contact sexual offences110
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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