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Edgemead Crime Statistics

Bothasig Precinct |City of Cape Town
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Edgemead falls within the Bothasig police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Atlantic Hills, Bothasig, De Aan Zicht, De Zicht, Kleinbosch and 1 more.
Edgemead is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Crime in the Bothasig precinct area (covering Edgemead) increased 20.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 581 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 15.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (84 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+37). 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

Crime volume

Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

581

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 20.9%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 15.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Bothasig precinct area (covering Edgemead) increased 20.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (581 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 37% below provincial median
Contact crime: 38% below provincial median
Property crime: 3% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

0

↓ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

194

↑ 9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

167

↑ 20.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

220

↑ 34.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bothasig precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		84
Drug-related crime		76
Theft from vehicle		75
Residential burglary		66
Aggravated robbery		49
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		47
Malicious damage		46
Vehicle theft		23
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in City of Cape Town

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Table Bay Harbour

182 crimes ↓ 6.9%

Simon's Town

204 crimes ↓ 17.8%

Camps Bay

206 crimes ↓ 10.4%

Melkbosstrand

210 crimes ↓ 5.7%

Philadelphia

220 crimes ↓ 10.4%

Rondebosch

412 crimes ↓ 30.3%
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Other suburbs served by Bothasig police station

7 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Edgemead.

Atlantic HillsBothasigDe Aan ZichtDe ZichtKleinboschRichwood
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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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