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Claremont Precinct

City of Cape Town|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Claremont decreased 10% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,757 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 36.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (745 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-79). 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

View 6 suburbs in this precinct

All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

BishopscourtClaremontFernwoodHarfield VillageKenilworthNewlands

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,757

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 10%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 36.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Claremont decreased 10% 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 Claremont precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		745
Commercial crime		556
Theft from vehicle		373
Shoplifting		243
Drug-related crime		197
Residential burglary		107
Common assault		104
Malicious damage		91
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere745824-79
Commercial crime556564-8
Theft from vehicle373402-29
Shoplifting243266-23
Drug-related crime197240-43
Residential burglary107153-46
Common assault104117-13
Malicious damage91105-14
Aggravated robbery85106-21
Vehicle theft7961+18
Common robbery6884-16
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2317+6
Serious assault2126-5
Business burglary1555-40
Crimen injuria1514+1
Rape89-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition63+3
Sexual assault660
Attempted murder42+2
Culpable homicide330
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action21+1
Arson10+1
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Kidnapping13-2
Abduction000
Murder04-4
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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