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Muizenberg Precinct

City of Cape Town|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Muizenberg increased 7.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,301 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 17.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (822 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+449). 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.

Costa da GamaKalk BayMarina da GamaMuizenbergSt James

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,301

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 7.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 17.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Muizenberg rose 7.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Muizenberg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		822
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		417
Common assault		324
Commercial crime		303
Aggravated robbery		210
Theft from vehicle		174
Malicious damage		169
Residential burglary		128
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime822373+449
All theft not mentioned elsewhere417506-89
Common assault324358-34
Commercial crime303329-26
Aggravated robbery210218-8
Theft from vehicle174209-35
Malicious damage169175-6
Residential burglary128191-63
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition11422+92
Serious assault99115-16
Common robbery9979+20
Murder8751+36
Vehicle theft86107-21
Crimen injuria6958+11
Attempted murder6241+21
Rape3037-7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2942-13
Shoplifting2461-37
Business burglary1740-23
Arson109+1
Kidnapping814-6
Sexual assault621-15
Neglect and ill-treatment of children51+4
Contact sexual offences330
Culpable homicide37-4
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action20+2
Attempted sexual offences110
Abduction000
Public violence000
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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