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Durbanville Precinct

City of Cape Town|16 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Durbanville decreased 9.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,924 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (913 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest decrease (-176). 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 16 suburbs in this precinct

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

AuroraD'urbanvaleDurbanvilleDurbanville HillsDurmonteGoedemoedKenridgeNerinaPinehurstProteavilleRacecourseSonstraalSonstraal HeightsUitzichtVierlandenWellway Park

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,924

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 9.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 3.6%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Durbanville decreased 9.8% 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 Durbanville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		913
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		613
Commercial crime		588
Theft from vehicle		393
Residential burglary		276
Common assault		236
Malicious damage		174
Aggravated robbery		144
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime913747+166
All theft not mentioned elsewhere613678-65
Commercial crime588764-176
Theft from vehicle393473-80
Residential burglary276341-65
Common assault236259-23
Malicious damage174283-109
Aggravated robbery144201-57
Serious assault9568+27
Business burglary90118-28
Common robbery6057+3
Vehicle theft5882-24
Shoplifting5560-5
Crimen injuria5336+17
Attempted murder3725+12
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2920+9
Murder2623+3
Rape2633-7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2335-12
Sexual assault127+5
Culpable homicide813-5
Stock-theft48-4
Kidnapping37-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children32+1
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Contact sexual offences110
Public violence12-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action12-1
Abduction000
Arson02-2
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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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