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Crawford Crime Statistics

Lansdowne Precinct |City of Cape Town
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Part of greater Cape Flats → Lansdowne is one of several police precincts serving the Cape Flats area. Crawford falls within the Lansdowne police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Lansdowne, Penlyn Estate, Rondebosch East, Wetton.
Crawford is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Crime in the Lansdowne precinct area (covering Crawford) decreased 12.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 839 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 50.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (162 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-72). 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

Crime volume

Moderate

in Western Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

839

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 12.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 50.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Lansdowne precinct area (covering Crawford) dropped 12.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 9% below provincial median
Contact crime: 18% below provincial median
Property crime: 29% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

11

↑ 175% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

256

↓ 30.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

222

↓ 20.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

361

↑ 13.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lansdowne precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		162
Theft from vehicle		111
Malicious damage		107
Common assault		85
Aggravated robbery		80
Residential burglary		64
Serious assault		29
Vehicle theft		28
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in City of Cape Town

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Table Bay Harbour

182 crimes ↓ 6.9%

Simon's Town

204 crimes ↓ 17.8%

Camps Bay

206 crimes ↓ 10.4%

Melkbosstrand

210 crimes ↓ 5.7%

Philadelphia

220 crimes ↓ 10.4%

Rondebosch

412 crimes ↓ 30.3%
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Other suburbs served by Lansdowne police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Crawford.

LansdownePenlyn EstateRondebosch EastWetton
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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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