Rugby Crime Statistics
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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
Moderate
in Western Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
2,040
2025-2026 · Full year
vs FY 2024-25
→ 0.8%
no change vs FY 2024-25
vs its pre-COVID level
↓ 17.8%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by type
Change vs FY 2024-25 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.
Murder
16
↑ 300% vs FY 2024-25
Violent crime
600
↑ 1% vs FY 2024-25
Property crime
556
↑ 6.3% vs FY 2024-25
Other (drug, commercial, theft)
884
↓ 2.4% vs FY 2024-25
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs FY 2024-25
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Theft from vehicle | 341 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 340 |
| Aggravated robbery | 223 |
| Commercial crime | 157 |
| Common assault | 157 |
| Malicious damage | 121 |
| Drug-related crime | 114 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 101 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in City of Cape Town
Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
Compare Rugby
Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs
Other suburbs served by Maitland police station
4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data
SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Rugby.
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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
- Full methodology →
Economic Context
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