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Philippi Precinct

City of Cape Town|1 suburb|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Philippi increased 4.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,859 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1270 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+63). 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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Samora Machel

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,859

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Philippi rose 4.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Philippi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,270
Common assault		455
Malicious damage		380
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		368
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		230
Aggravated robbery		190
Serious assault		146
Commercial crime		130
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,2701,224+46
Common assault455392+63
Malicious damage380352+28
All theft not mentioned elsewhere368375-7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition230184+46
Aggravated robbery190219-29
Serious assault146152-6
Commercial crime13085+45
Residential burglary104138-34
Attempted murder98104-6
Common robbery8480+4
Murder8469+15
Theft from vehicle7490-16
Crimen injuria5340+13
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2924+5
Sexual assault2923+6
Rape2729-2
Vehicle theft2723+4
Business burglary2129-8
Arson148+6
Public violence124+8
Culpable homicide1011-1
Shoplifting1022-12
Kidnapping770
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Contact sexual offences21+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Stock-theft12-1
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Philadelphia

445 crimes → 1.1%

Melkbosstrand

485 crimes ↓ 8.7%

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533 crimes ↓ 4.7%

Camps Bay

606 crimes ↓ 5%

Table Bay Harbour

748 crimes ↓ 11.8%

Mowbray

833 crimes ↓ 15.6%
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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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