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Khayelitsha Site C Crime Statistics

Makhaza 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 → Makhaza is one of several police precincts serving the Cape Flats area. Khayelitsha Site C falls within the Makhaza police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Makhaza.
Khayelitsha Site C is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Crime in the Makhaza precinct area (covering Khayelitsha Site C) increased 28.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,393 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (508 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest increase (+183). 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

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,393

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 28.5%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

Crime in the Makhaza precinct area (covering Khayelitsha Site C) rose 28.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 159% above provincial median
Contact crime: 333% above provincial median
Property crime: 38% 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

70

↑ 40% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,359

↑ 29.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

238

↑ 61.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

796

↑ 19.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Makhaza precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		508
Common assault		396
Drug-related crime		275
Serious assault		205
Malicious damage		166
Residential burglary		139
Carjacking		98
Common robbery		77
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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 Makhaza police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Khayelitsha Site C.

Makhaza
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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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