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Grassy Park Precinct

City of Cape Town|6 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Grassy Park remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,982 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 7.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (2222 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+578). 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.

Grassy ParkLotus RiverOtteryParkwoodPelican ParkZeekoevlei

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

5,982

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.9%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 7.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Grassy Park has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Grassy Park precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		2,222
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		790
Common assault		591
Malicious damage		401
Commercial crime		338
Aggravated robbery		301
Theft from vehicle		230
Residential burglary		218
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime2,2221,644+578
All theft not mentioned elsewhere790871-81
Common assault591649-58
Malicious damage401417-16
Commercial crime338358-20
Aggravated robbery301339-38
Theft from vehicle230240-10
Residential burglary218337-119
Common robbery11590+25
Serious assault108133-25
Crimen injuria104153-49
Shoplifting100151-51
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition95950
Vehicle theft6380-17
Attempted murder62101-39
Murder5855+3
Rape4931+18
Business burglary3960-21
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3572-37
Sexual assault20200
Kidnapping1310+3
Culpable homicide63+3
Public violence68-2
Attempted sexual offences53+2
Arson48-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children42+2
Contact sexual offences21+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action20+2
Abduction10+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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