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Kensington Precinct

City of Cape Town|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Kensington increased 10.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,622 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 6.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (604 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+230). 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.

FactretonKensingtonWindermere

Crime volume

Moderate

in Western Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,622

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 10.9%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 6.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Kensington rose 10.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kensington precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		604
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		183
Common assault		139
Commercial crime		123
Malicious damage		106
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		73
Aggravated robbery		60
Theft from vehicle		55
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime604374+230
All theft not mentioned elsewhere183185-2
Common assault139185-46
Commercial crime123109+14
Malicious damage106111-5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition734+69
Aggravated robbery6073-13
Theft from vehicle5592-37
Crimen injuria4952-3
Attempted murder3421+13
Residential burglary3457-23
Serious assault2846-18
Vehicle theft2714+13
Business burglary2450-26
Common robbery2430-6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs1517-2
Murder156+9
Rape1411+3
Sexual assault59-4
Shoplifting35-2
Public violence220
Arson13-2
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences110
Culpable homicide12-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Abduction000
Kidnapping02-2
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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