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Brackenfell Precinct

City of Cape Town|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Brackenfell decreased 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,799 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 22.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (778 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest decrease (-73). 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.

BrackenfellBrackenfell SouthMorgensterOude WesthofProtea HeightsProtea Village

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,799

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 22.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Brackenfell decreased 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Brackenfell precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		778
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		615
Theft from vehicle		276
Shoplifting		230
Residential burglary		162
Common assault		129
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		105
Malicious damage		96
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime778851-73
All theft not mentioned elsewhere615614+1
Theft from vehicle276244+32
Shoplifting230215+15
Residential burglary162157+5
Common assault129167-38
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs105168-63
Malicious damage96125-29
Aggravated robbery7274-2
Drug-related crime7139+32
Vehicle theft6097-37
Business burglary4655-9
Common robbery3749-12
Crimen injuria2742-15
Serious assault2522+3
Culpable homicide1411+3
Sexual assault1415-1
Rape138+5
Attempted murder87+1
Kidnapping57-2
Murder46-2
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition330
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action30+3
Contact sexual offences10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Stock-theft10+1
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Public violence000
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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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