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Nyanga Precinct

City of Cape Town|8 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Nyanga increased 2.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 7,300 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 22% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1591 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+148). 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.

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Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

7,300

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 2.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 22%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Nyanga rose 2.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Nyanga precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,591
Aggravated robbery		1,142
Common assault		848
Malicious damage		666
Serious assault		628
Common robbery		571
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		397
Murder		220
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,5911,443+148
Aggravated robbery1,1421,243-101
Common assault848859-11
Malicious damage666680-14
Serious assault628614+14
Common robbery571497+74
All theft not mentioned elsewhere397395+2
Murder220260-40
Residential burglary213279-66
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs19294+98
Rape174130+44
Commercial crime154138+16
Attempted murder116106+10
Crimen injuria7877+1
Theft from vehicle6674-8
Vehicle theft5444+10
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4875-27
Sexual assault3328+5
Kidnapping2824+4
Culpable homicide2321+2
Arson1013-3
Attempted sexual offences10100
Shoplifting1014-4
Business burglary911-2
Contact sexual offences73+4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children510-5
Public violence440
Abduction32+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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