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Fish Hoek Precinct

City of Cape Town|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Fish Hoek decreased 16.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,267 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 29.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (353 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-52). 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.

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Crime volume

Moderate

in Western Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,267

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 16.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 29.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Fish Hoek dropped 16.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Fish Hoek precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		353
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		267
Residential burglary		113
Theft from vehicle		102
Shoplifting		79
Common assault		73
Drug-related crime		69
Malicious damage		44
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime353383-30
All theft not mentioned elsewhere267285-18
Residential burglary113165-52
Theft from vehicle102137-35
Shoplifting79108-29
Common assault7368+5
Drug-related crime6977-8
Malicious damage4463-19
Vehicle theft3778-41
Common robbery3422+12
Aggravated robbery2631-5
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2119+2
Serious assault147+7
Rape85+3
Business burglary727-20
Sexual assault57-2
Crimen injuria46-2
Culpable homicide43+1
Contact sexual offences20+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action25-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition17-6
Kidnapping110
Murder110
Abduction000
Arson02-2
Attempted murder02-2
Attempted sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children02-2
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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