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Kleinvlei Precinct

City of Cape Town|3 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Kleinvlei increased 5.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 4,822 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 3.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1695 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+240). 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

4,822

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 5.7%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 3.7%

above 2018-2019

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Crime in Kleinvlei rose 5.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kleinvlei precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,695
Common assault		840
Malicious damage		436
Aggravated robbery		365
Residential burglary		235
Serious assault		229
Crimen injuria		178
Common robbery		136
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,6951,455+240
Common assault840769+71
Malicious damage436421+15
Aggravated robbery365392-27
Residential burglary2352350
Serious assault229240-11
Crimen injuria178164+14
Common robbery136103+33
Theft from vehicle102112-10
Attempted murder90104-14
Carjacking7383-10
Vehicle theft7372+1
Murder6383-20
Rape6153+8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs5543+12
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4759-12
Shoplifting2625+1
Robbery at residential premises2231-9
Sexual assault2026-6
Business burglary1916+3
Arson1615+1
Kidnapping1525-10
Culpable homicide810-2
Public violence65+1
Robbery at non-residential premises414-10
Neglect and ill-treatment of children31+2
Attempted sexual offences220
Contact sexual offences220
Stock-theft110
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Truck hijacking02-2
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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204 crimes ↓ 17.8%

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206 crimes ↓ 10.4%

Melkbosstrand

210 crimes ↓ 5.7%

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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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