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Noordhoek Crime Statistics

Ocean View Precinct |City of Cape Town
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Noordhoek falls within the Ocean View police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Capri Village, Kommetjie, Masiphumelele, Ocean View, Scarborough.
Noordhoek is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Crime in the Ocean View precinct area (covering Noordhoek) decreased 10.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 680 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 45% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (131 cases). Malicious damage saw the biggest decrease (-19). 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

Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

680

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 10.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 45%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Ocean View precinct area (covering Noordhoek) dropped 10.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 27% below provincial median
Contact crime: 18% above provincial median
Property crime: 40% below 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

14

↓ 48.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

370

↓ 6.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

103

↓ 29% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

207

↓ 6.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ocean View precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		131
Malicious damage		109
Common assault		105
Drug-related crime		58
Aggravated robbery		57
Residential burglary		51
Theft from vehicle		27
Common robbery		25
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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%
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Other suburbs served by Ocean View 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 Noordhoek.

Capri VillageKommetjieMasiphumeleleOcean ViewScarborough
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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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