Rondebosch Crime Statistics
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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
Very Low
in Western Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
412
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 30.3%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 61.8%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Theft from vehicle dropped significantly (-70) while Crimen injuria increased (+4).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Theft from vehicle | 156 |
| Residential burglary | 60 |
| Vehicle theft | 49 |
| Aggravated robbery | 30 |
| Common assault | 23 |
| Malicious damage | 18 |
| Common robbery | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from vehicle | 156 | 226 | -70 |
| Residential burglary | 60 | 78 | -18 |
| Vehicle theft | 49 | 54 | -5 |
| Aggravated robbery | 30 | 45 | -15 |
| Common assault | 23 | 22 | +1 |
| Malicious damage | 18 | 30 | -12 |
| Common robbery | 16 | 37 | -21 |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 19 | -6 |
| Business burglary | 10 | 22 | -12 |
| Crimen injuria | 8 | 4 | +4 |
| Rape | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Serious assault | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Drug-related crime | 5 | 30 | -25 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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