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Delft Precinct

City of Cape Town|6 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Delft increased 2.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 11,404 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (3929 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+260). 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.

DelftDelft SouthEindhovenLeidenThe HagueVoorbrug

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

11,404

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 2.9%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 11%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Delft rose 2.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Delft precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		3,929
Common assault		1,165
Aggravated robbery		953
Malicious damage		907
Serious assault		743
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		671
Residential burglary		510
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		328
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime3,9293,669+260
Common assault1,1651,177-12
Aggravated robbery9531,004-51
Malicious damage907993-86
Serious assault743694+49
All theft not mentioned elsewhere671681-10
Residential burglary510516-6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs328224+104
Commercial crime286251+35
Murder239267-28
Rape225182+43
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition215221-6
Theft from vehicle196193+3
Shoplifting195139+56
Common robbery188194-6
Crimen injuria173196-23
Attempted murder137180-43
Vehicle theft13290+42
Sexual assault5146+5
Kidnapping4645+1
Arson3523+12
Business burglary1826-8
Culpable homicide1629-13
Neglect and ill-treatment of children156+9
Attempted sexual offences1411+3
Contact sexual offences815-7
Public violence440
Abduction24-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action20+2
Stock-theft110
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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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