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Manenberg Precinct

City of Cape Town|4 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Manenberg increased 3.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,132 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1720 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+272). 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.

Hanover ParkHeideveldManenbergSurrey Estate

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

5,132

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 3.9%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 4.7%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Manenberg rose 3.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Manenberg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,720
Common assault		590
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		541
Malicious damage		511
Serious assault		226
Crimen injuria		209
Residential burglary		167
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		160
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,7201,448+272
Common assault590594-4
All theft not mentioned elsewhere541675-134
Malicious damage511468+43
Serious assault226238-12
Crimen injuria209137+72
Residential burglary167195-28
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition160146+14
Aggravated robbery151179-28
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs1171170
Attempted murder113154-41
Common robbery11182+29
Theft from vehicle107102+5
Murder9082+8
Commercial crime8799-12
Business burglary3738-1
Sexual assault3629+7
Rape3447-13
Public violence3336-3
Vehicle theft3319+14
Shoplifting2017+3
Culpable homicide1113-2
Kidnapping913-4
Arson67-1
Attempted sexual offences61+5
Contact sexual offences32+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action20+2
Abduction10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children13-2
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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