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Kleinvlei Precinct

City of Cape Town|3 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Kleinvlei increased 5.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 7,280 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (2325 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+398). 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

7,280

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.2%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 4.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Kleinvlei rose 5.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kleinvlei precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		2,325
Common assault		1,123
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		625
Malicious damage		557
Aggravated robbery		451
Commercial crime		337
Residential burglary		319
Serious assault		303
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime2,3251,927+398
Common assault1,1231,067+56
All theft not mentioned elsewhere625661-36
Malicious damage557564-7
Aggravated robbery451515-64
Commercial crime337330+7
Residential burglary319324-5
Serious assault303326-23
Crimen injuria246231+15
Common robbery176142+34
Theft from vehicle145142+3
Attempted murder111126-15
Vehicle theft9498-4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8056+24
Murder74103-29
Rape7169+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6966+3
Shoplifting4439+5
Sexual assault2832-4
Business burglary2625+1
Arson2118+3
Kidnapping1829-11
Culpable homicide1413+1
Public violence96+3
Attempted sexual offences43+1
Contact sexual offences440
Neglect and ill-treatment of children41+3
Stock-theft21+1
Abduction01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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