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Samora Machel Precinct

City of Cape Town|0 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Samora Machel decreased 8.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,854 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 172.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (358 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-85). 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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Crime volume

Moderate

in Western Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,854

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 8.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 172.2%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Samora Machel dropped 8.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Samora Machel precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		358
Drug-related crime		261
Serious assault		204
Malicious damage		193
Common assault		186
Murder		111
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		82
Common robbery		68
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery358443-85
Drug-related crime261277-16
Serious assault204168+36
Malicious damage193238-45
Common assault186214-28
Murder111125-14
All theft not mentioned elsewhere8297-15
Common robbery6860+8
Attempted murder6631+35
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6240+22
Rape5164-13
Commercial crime4069-29
Residential burglary3993-54
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs269+17
Vehicle theft2417+7
Theft from vehicle2221+1
Crimen injuria2013+7
Culpable homicide13130
Sexual assault11110
Kidnapping990
Attempted sexual offences43+1
Arson25-3
Business burglary28-6
Abduction01-1
Contact sexual offences01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children04-4
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
Stock-theft000
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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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