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Lentegeur Precinct

City of Cape Town|5 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Lentegeur decreased 2.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,397 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (2864 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+135). 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.

LentegeurMandalayPortlandsTafelsigWoodlands Park

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

6,397

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 2.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Lentegeur decreased 2.1% 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 Lentegeur precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		2,864
Common assault		692
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		531
Malicious damage		378
Aggravated robbery		296
Commercial crime		275
Crimen injuria		188
Shoplifting		169
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime2,8642,729+135
Common assault692761-69
All theft not mentioned elsewhere531594-63
Malicious damage378445-67
Aggravated robbery296366-70
Commercial crime275257+18
Crimen injuria188172+16
Shoplifting169180-11
Common robbery144153-9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs14298+44
Residential burglary139182-43
Serious assault129137-8
Theft from vehicle114111+3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition7750+27
Murder5847+11
Rape4435+9
Attempted murder4373-30
Vehicle theft4263-21
Kidnapping1714+3
Sexual assault1715+2
Business burglary1423-9
Culpable homicide1012-2
Attempted sexual offences41+3
Arson39-6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children32+1
Contact sexual offences220
Stock-theft220
Abduction000
Public violence000
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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