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Khayelitsha Precinct

City of Cape Town|8 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Khayelitsha decreased 13.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,362 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1832 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-394). 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.

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Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

6,362

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 13.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Khayelitsha decreased 13.6% 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 Khayelitsha precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,832
Common assault		919
Aggravated robbery		764
Serious assault		500
Malicious damage		407
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		270
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		248
Residential burglary		194
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,8321,815+17
Common assault919962-43
Aggravated robbery7641,158-394
Serious assault500592-92
Malicious damage407460-53
All theft not mentioned elsewhere270329-59
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs248422-174
Residential burglary194253-59
Commercial crime194175+19
Murder187201-14
Rape133137-4
Attempted murder121183-62
Common robbery120123-3
Crimen injuria97102-5
Shoplifting6599-34
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6375-12
Vehicle theft5646+10
Culpable homicide4432+12
Kidnapping4154-13
Business burglary3045-15
Theft from vehicle2648-22
Sexual assault2319+4
Arson916-7
Neglect and ill-treatment of children87+1
Attempted sexual offences57-2
Public violence41+3
Abduction10+1
Contact sexual offences12-1
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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