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Parow Precinct

City of Cape Town|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Parow remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,734 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 25.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1057 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+125). 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.

BeaconvaleGlenlilyParowParow EastParow NorthParow Valley

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

4,734

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.9%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 25.7%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Parow has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Parow precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,057
Commercial crime		744
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		660
Theft from vehicle		477
Aggravated robbery		315
Common robbery		284
Common assault		248
Residential burglary		205
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,057932+125
Commercial crime744701+43
All theft not mentioned elsewhere660634+26
Theft from vehicle477443+34
Aggravated robbery315393-78
Common robbery284215+69
Common assault248265-17
Residential burglary205245-40
Malicious damage159184-25
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs129130-1
Vehicle theft112163-51
Shoplifting10998+11
Serious assault6178-17
Business burglary5664-8
Crimen injuria3331+2
Rape2328-5
Sexual assault12120
Attempted murder912-3
Culpable homicide911-2
Kidnapping816-8
Murder816-8
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition79-2
Arson35-2
Attempted sexual offences20+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children220
Abduction110
Contact sexual offences12-1
Public violence000
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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