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Goodwood Precinct

City of Cape Town|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Goodwood decreased 7.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,421 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 16.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (514 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+134). 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.

GoodwoodMonte VistaTownsend EstateTygerhofVasco

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,421

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 16.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Goodwood decreased 7.5% 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 Goodwood precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		514
Commercial crime		488
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		466
Theft from vehicle		414
Common assault		257
Aggravated robbery		221
Common robbery		191
Shoplifting		160
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime514380+134
Commercial crime488499-11
All theft not mentioned elsewhere466538-72
Theft from vehicle414440-26
Common assault257280-23
Aggravated robbery221238-17
Common robbery191258-67
Shoplifting160206-46
Malicious damage134147-13
Residential burglary123177-54
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs110182-72
Vehicle theft103114-11
Serious assault6664+2
Business burglary4458-14
Crimen injuria3129+2
Rape2026-6
Attempted murder1910+9
Kidnapping149+5
Murder147+7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition96+3
Sexual assault84+4
Culpable homicide711-4
Public violence37-4
Arson220
Attempted sexual offences12-1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children14-3
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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