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Langa Precinct

City of Cape Town|2 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Langa increased 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,791 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 7.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (475 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+84). 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.

LangaWashington

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,791

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 7.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Langa rose 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Langa precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		475
Common assault		408
Serious assault		342
Aggravated robbery		315
Malicious damage		207
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		192
Residential burglary		185
Commercial crime		135
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime475391+84
Common assault408335+73
Serious assault342320+22
Aggravated robbery315318-3
Malicious damage207194+13
All theft not mentioned elsewhere192217-25
Residential burglary185259-74
Commercial crime135113+22
Common robbery10897+11
Crimen injuria7268+4
Murder6871-3
Theft from vehicle5465-11
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4211+31
Rape4051-11
Attempted murder3042-12
Vehicle theft2827+1
Shoplifting2619+7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition175+12
Kidnapping1710+7
Business burglary1413+1
Sexual assault710-3
Arson42+2
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Abduction10+1
Contact sexual offences110
Neglect and ill-treatment of children12-1
Culpable homicide02-2
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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485 crimes ↓ 8.7%

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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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