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Harare Precinct

City of Cape Town|3 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Harare decreased 3.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,045 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 30.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (881 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+212). 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.

HarareKhayelitsha Site BMonwabisi Park

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

4,045

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 3.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 30.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Harare decreased 3.7% 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 Harare precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		881
Aggravated robbery		616
Common assault		580
Serious assault		399
Malicious damage		239
Residential burglary		214
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		188
Murder		180
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime881669+212
Aggravated robbery616806-190
Common assault580605-25
Serious assault399380+19
Malicious damage239344-105
Residential burglary214191+23
All theft not mentioned elsewhere188200-12
Murder180189-9
Rape167161+6
Commercial crime9197-6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8878+10
Vehicle theft7371+2
Common robbery6476-12
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4963-14
Attempted murder4571-26
Arson2422+2
Crimen injuria2317+6
Culpable homicide2219+3
Sexual assault2117+4
Theft from vehicle2030-10
Kidnapping1934-15
Business burglary1525-10
Attempted sexual offences1320-7
Contact sexual offences50+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children54+1
Public violence330
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Abduction000
Shoplifting010-10
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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