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Melkbosstrand Precinct

City of Cape Town|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Melkbosstrand decreased 8.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 485 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (132 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-25). 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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MelkbosMelkbosstrandVan Riebeeckstrand

Crime volume

Very Low

in Western Cape · Low nationally

Reported crimes

485

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 8.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 14.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Melkbosstrand dropped 8.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Melkbosstrand precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		132
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		93
Drug-related crime		47
Common assault		37
Theft from vehicle		35
Residential burglary		32
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		20
Malicious damage		19
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime132139-7
All theft not mentioned elsewhere9392+1
Drug-related crime4727+20
Common assault3758-21
Theft from vehicle3550-15
Residential burglary3257-25
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2021-1
Malicious damage1916+3
Shoplifting1614+2
Serious assault1112-1
Business burglary116+5
Crimen injuria660
Rape64+2
Aggravated robbery48-4
Sexual assault40+4
Vehicle theft440
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition30+3
Culpable homicide21+1
Murder220
Kidnapping110
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted murder01-1
Attempted sexual offences000
Common robbery010-10
Contact sexual offences01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
Public violence000
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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