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Macassar Precinct

City of Cape Town|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Macassar remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,689 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (600 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-73). 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.

FirgroveFirgrove RuralMacassar

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,689

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.5%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 8.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Macassar has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Macassar precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		600
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		446
Malicious damage		294
Serious assault		224
Residential burglary		181
Commercial crime		172
Drug-related crime		137
Theft from vehicle		118
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault600673-73
All theft not mentioned elsewhere446409+37
Malicious damage294259+35
Serious assault224256-32
Residential burglary181155+26
Commercial crime172132+40
Drug-related crime137110+27
Theft from vehicle118123-5
Crimen injuria9885+13
Aggravated robbery95101-6
Shoplifting7064+6
Common robbery6970-1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3644-8
Murder19190
Rape1929-10
Culpable homicide1723-6
Vehicle theft1618-2
Business burglary1312+1
Attempted murder1213-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action123+9
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition119+2
Sexual assault1018-8
Arson89-1
Kidnapping41+3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children42+2
Stock-theft24-2
Contact sexual offences12-1
Public violence14-3
Abduction01-1
Attempted sexual offences02-2
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Other precincts in City of Cape Town

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Philadelphia

445 crimes → 1.1%

Melkbosstrand

485 crimes ↓ 8.7%

Simon's Town

533 crimes ↓ 4.7%

Camps Bay

606 crimes ↓ 5%

Table Bay Harbour

748 crimes ↓ 11.8%

Mowbray

833 crimes ↓ 15.6%
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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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