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Brackenfell South Crime Statistics

Brackenfell Precinct |City of Cape Town
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Brackenfell South falls within the Brackenfell police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Brackenfell, Morgenster, Oude Westhof, Protea Heights, Protea Village.
Brackenfell South is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Crime in the Brackenfell precinct area (covering Brackenfell South) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 22.1%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Brackenfell precinct area (covering Brackenfell South) decreased 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 72% above provincial median
Contact crime: 26% below provincial median
Property crime: 141% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

4

↓ 33.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

302

↓ 13.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

545

↓ 1.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,952

↓ 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Other precincts in City of Cape Town

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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Melkbosstrand

485 crimes ↓ 8.7%

Simon's Town

533 crimes ↓ 4.7%

Camps Bay

606 crimes ↓ 5%

Table Bay Harbour

748 crimes ↓ 11.8%

Mowbray

833 crimes ↓ 15.6%
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Other suburbs served by Brackenfell police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

BrackenfellMorgensterOude WesthofProtea HeightsProtea Village
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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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