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Gugulethu Precinct

City of Cape Town|2 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Gugulethu decreased 2.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,640 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 0.8% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1802 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-166). 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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GugulethuKanana

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

5,640

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 2.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 0.8%

in line with 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Gugulethu decreased 2.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Gugulethu precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,802
Common assault		535
Aggravated robbery		489
Serious assault		438
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		383
Malicious damage		374
Murder		213
Commercial crime		203
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,8021,651+151
Common assault535607-72
Aggravated robbery489655-166
Serious assault438436+2
All theft not mentioned elsewhere383420-37
Malicious damage374371+3
Murder213199+14
Commercial crime203161+42
Shoplifting201263-62
Residential burglary190183+7
Rape150127+23
Crimen injuria11181+30
Attempted murder9992+7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition94120-26
Common robbery81117-36
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7234+38
Theft from vehicle4371-28
Business burglary4176-35
Vehicle theft3236-4
Sexual assault3029+1
Kidnapping2932-3
Arson11110
Culpable homicide1015-5
Attempted sexual offences511-6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children330
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
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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