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Kraaifontein Precinct

City of Cape Town|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Kraaifontein decreased 5.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 8,956 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (2217 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest decrease (-134). 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

View 9 suburbs in this precinct

All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

Bernardino HeightsBloekombosBonnie BrookEikendalKraaifonteinScottsdeneScottsvilleWallacedeneWindsor Park

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

8,956

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 19.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Kraaifontein decreased 5.1% 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 Kraaifontein precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		2,217
Common assault		1,120
Aggravated robbery		918
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		746
Malicious damage		642
Commercial crime		625
Serious assault		502
Residential burglary		425
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime2,2172,351-134
Common assault1,1201,140-20
Aggravated robbery918900+18
All theft not mentioned elsewhere746825-79
Malicious damage642719-77
Commercial crime625596+29
Serious assault502479+23
Residential burglary425498-73
Common robbery249171+78
Theft from vehicle234319-85
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs218206+12
Murder185216-31
Crimen injuria175189-14
Rape161178-17
Attempted murder110129-19
Vehicle theft88134-46
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition8276+6
Shoplifting7696-20
Business burglary4466-22
Sexual assault4335+8
Kidnapping2825+3
Culpable homicide2738-11
Arson1716+1
Attempted sexual offences126+6
Stock-theft512-7
Neglect and ill-treatment of children45-1
Contact sexual offences15-4
Public violence14-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Abduction03-3
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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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