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Elsies River Precinct

City of Cape Town|6 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Elsies River increased 9.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,197 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1137 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+359). 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.

Clarke EstateConnaught EstateElsies RiverEurekaLeonsdaleMatroosfontein

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

5,197

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 9.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Elsies River rose 9.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Elsies River precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,137
Common assault		704
Malicious damage		537
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		493
Common robbery		392
Crimen injuria		357
Serious assault		256
Aggravated robbery		240
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,137778+359
Common assault704623+81
Malicious damage537574-37
All theft not mentioned elsewhere493480+13
Common robbery392290+102
Crimen injuria357375-18
Serious assault2562560
Aggravated robbery240260-20
Commercial crime231255-24
Theft from vehicle166201-35
Attempted murder116121-5
Residential burglary10497+7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition9377+16
Shoplifting7568+7
Murder7492-18
Vehicle theft5452+2
Business burglary4155-14
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3436-2
Rape2421+3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children163+13
Public violence154+11
Culpable homicide139+4
Arson710-3
Kidnapping79-2
Sexual assault713-6
Abduction110
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences12-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
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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