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Fresnaye Crime Statistics

Sea Point Precinct |City of Cape Town
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Fresnaye falls within the Sea Point police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bantry Bay, De Waterkant, Green Point, Mouille Point, Sea Point and 1 more.
Fresnaye is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Crime in the Sea Point precinct area (covering Fresnaye) increased 11.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,703 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 6.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Theft from vehicle (1002 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+180). 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

3,703

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 11.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 6.9%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Sea Point precinct area (covering Fresnaye) rose 11.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 128% above provincial median
Contact crime: 18% below provincial median
Property crime: 412% 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

1

Violent crime

336

↑ 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

1,160

↑ 11.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,207

↑ 12.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Sea Point precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Theft from vehicle		1,002
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		839
Drug-related crime		629
Commercial crime		544
Common assault		117
Common robbery		115
Residential burglary		96
Malicious damage		67
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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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Compare Fresnaye

Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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Other suburbs served by Sea Point police station

7 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Bantry BayDe WaterkantGreen PointMouille PointSea PointThree Anchor Bay
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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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