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Ravensmead Precinct

City of Cape Town|3 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ravensmead increased 12.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,716 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 21.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (924 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+349). 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.

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Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,716

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 12.3%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 21.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ravensmead rose 12.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ravensmead precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		924
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		508
Common assault		396
Malicious damage		332
Commercial crime		217
Serious assault		216
Theft from vehicle		199
Common robbery		152
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime924575+349
All theft not mentioned elsewhere508453+55
Common assault396406-10
Malicious damage332431-99
Commercial crime217172+45
Serious assault216240-24
Theft from vehicle199160+39
Common robbery152157-5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition14573+72
Aggravated robbery120143-23
Attempted murder10293+9
Residential burglary92116-24
Murder7766+11
Crimen injuria6156+5
Business burglary3545-10
Rape2921+8
Vehicle theft2938-9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2116+5
Sexual assault1516-1
Culpable homicide96+3
Arson79-2
Public violence74+3
Kidnapping62+4
Shoplifting65+1
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Contact sexual offences32+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Abduction110
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Stock-theft10+1
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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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