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Kuilsrivier Precinct

City of Cape Town|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Kuilsrivier decreased 5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,838 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 20.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (820 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-121). 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.

Highbury ParkKuils RiverKuilsrivierNooiensfonteinZevenwacht

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

4,838

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 20.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Kuilsrivier decreased 5% 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 Kuilsrivier precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		820
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		605
Commercial crime		569
Common assault		484
Residential burglary		348
Theft from vehicle		325
Malicious damage		315
Aggravated robbery		256
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime820811+9
All theft not mentioned elsewhere605726-121
Commercial crime569556+13
Common assault484526-42
Residential burglary348386-38
Theft from vehicle325327-2
Malicious damage315331-16
Aggravated robbery256307-51
Serious assault152153-1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs151182-31
Shoplifting151166-15
Common robbery116124-8
Attempted murder11386+27
Business burglary10098+2
Crimen injuria8279+3
Vehicle theft6069-9
Rape4447-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4126+15
Murder3020+10
Sexual assault1819-1
Culpable homicide166+10
Kidnapping1217-5
Arson107+3
Public violence60+6
Contact sexual offences57-2
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children36-3
Abduction25-3
Stock-theft12-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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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