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St James Crime Statistics

Muizenberg Precinct |City of Cape Town
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
St James falls within the Muizenberg police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Costa da Gama, Kalk Bay, Lakeside, Marina da Gama, Muizenberg.
St James is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Crime in the Muizenberg precinct area (covering St James) increased 15.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,978 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 20.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (631 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+344). 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

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

1,978

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 15.1%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 20.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Muizenberg precinct area (covering St James) rose 15.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 114% above provincial median
Contact crime: 118% above provincial median
Property crime: 76% 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

72

↑ 118.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

684

↑ 3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

302

↓ 31.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

992

↑ 61.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Muizenberg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		631
Common assault		238
Aggravated robbery		161
Malicious damage		128
Theft from vehicle		126
Residential burglary		100
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		79
Common robbery		77
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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%
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Other suburbs served by Muizenberg police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Costa da GamaKalk BayLakesideMarina da GamaMuizenberg
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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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