Skip to main content
SafeSuburb logo SafeSuburb

Colorado Crime Statistics

Mitchells Plain 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 → Mitchells Plain is one of several police precincts serving the Cape Flats area. Colorado falls within the Mitchells Plain police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bayview, Beacon Valley, Eastridge, Lentegeur, London Village and 9 more.
Colorado is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Crime in the Mitchells Plain precinct area (covering Colorado) increased 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 9,651 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 4.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (4756 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+839). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Mitchells Plain compares to other Western Cape precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

9,651

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 4.7%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 4.9%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Mitchells Plain precinct area (covering Colorado) rose 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 943% above provincial median
Contact crime: 674% above provincial median
Property crime: 255% 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

133

↑ 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

2,430

↓ 4.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

611

↓ 16.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

6,610

↑ 11.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mitchells Plain precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		4,756
Common assault		1,209
Malicious damage		634
Crimen injuria		624
Aggravated robbery		376
Serious assault		267
Residential burglary		263
Shoplifting		226
Share this page
WhatsApp

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%
See all precincts in City of Cape Town →

Compare Colorado

Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

More comparisons →

Other suburbs served by Mitchells Plain police station

15 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Colorado.

BayviewBeacon ValleyEastridgeLentegeurLondon VillageLost CityMitchells PlainPortlandRocklandsRondevleiWavecrestWeltevreden GlenWestridgeWoodlands
View full Mitchells Plain precinct overview →

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about crime in Colorado

Check another area

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

Property affordability is shaped by SA's broader economic environment.