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Samora Machel Crime Statistics

Philippi Precinct |City of Cape Town
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error

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Samora Machel is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Crime in the Philippi precinct area (covering Samora Machel) increased 9.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,619 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 6.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (978 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+107). 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

2,619

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 9.6%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 6.4%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Philippi precinct area (covering Samora Machel) rose 9.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 183% above provincial median
Contact crime: 175% above provincial median
Property crime: 2% 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

71

↑ 36.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

865

↑ 12.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

168

↓ 21.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,586

↑ 12.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Philippi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		978
Common assault		340
Malicious damage		274
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		190
Aggravated robbery		166
Serious assault		108
Attempted murder		77
Residential burglary		71
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204 crimes ↓ 17.8%

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206 crimes ↓ 10.4%

Melkbosstrand

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Philadelphia

220 crimes ↓ 10.4%

Rondebosch

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Other suburbs served by Philippi police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Samora Machel.

Brown's FarmPhilippi
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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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