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Lwandle Precinct

City of Cape Town|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Lwandle increased 10% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,774 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (460 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+210). 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.

Asanda VillageLwandleNomzamo

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,774

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 10%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Lwandle rose 10% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lwandle precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		460
Aggravated robbery		403
Common assault		371
Serious assault		272
Residential burglary		175
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		157
Malicious damage		143
Commercial crime		107
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime460250+210
Aggravated robbery403394+9
Common assault371370+1
Serious assault272266+6
Residential burglary175147+28
All theft not mentioned elsewhere157186-29
Malicious damage143157-14
Commercial crime107104+3
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs9247+45
Murder92108-16
Rape9178+13
Vehicle theft7757+20
Common robbery7153+18
Attempted murder6170-9
Theft from vehicle4660-14
Business burglary4133+8
Shoplifting2447-23
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2230-8
Sexual assault1714+3
Kidnapping169+7
Crimen injuria1018-8
Arson76+1
Culpable homicide78-1
Attempted sexual offences62+4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children35-2
Abduction10+1
Contact sexual offences110
Public violence110
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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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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