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Mfuleni Precinct

City of Cape Town|2 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mfuleni increased 5.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 9,629 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 24.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (1877 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+314). 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.

BardaleMfuleni

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

9,629

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.9%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 24.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Mfuleni rose 5.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mfuleni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		1,877
Drug-related crime		1,515
Aggravated robbery		1,124
Malicious damage		915
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		738
Serious assault		616
Residential burglary		511
Commercial crime		296
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault1,8771,713+164
Drug-related crime1,5151,201+314
Aggravated robbery1,1241,100+24
Malicious damage915866+49
All theft not mentioned elsewhere738750-12
Serious assault616705-89
Residential burglary511459+52
Commercial crime296315-19
Murder284254+30
Crimen injuria244210+34
Common robbery236199+37
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs225262-37
Rape174222-48
Theft from vehicle162151+11
Attempted murder147131+16
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition140114+26
Vehicle theft1401400
Kidnapping7995-16
Shoplifting4560-15
Business burglary4247-5
Sexual assault3322+11
Arson2822+6
Culpable homicide2621+5
Attempted sexual offences917-8
Public violence98+1
Contact sexual offences72+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children43+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action20+2
Abduction10+1
Stock-theft04-4
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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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