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Samora Machel Crime Statistics

Philippi Precinct |City of Cape Town
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 9.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Philippi precinct area (covering Samora Machel) rose 4.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 137% above provincial median
Contact crime: 172% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

84

↑ 21.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,113

↑ 4.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

227

↓ 19.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,519

↑ 7.7% 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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Other precincts in City of Cape Town

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Philadelphia

445 crimes → 1.1%

Melkbosstrand

485 crimes ↓ 8.7%

Simon's Town

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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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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