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Somerset West Precinct

City of Cape Town|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Somerset West decreased 6.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,953 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (891 cases). Theft from vehicle saw the biggest decrease (-110). 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.

BoskloofBridgewaterErinvaleHelderbergHeldervueHeritage ParkParel ValleiSomerset WestStrand

Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,953

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 19%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Somerset West decreased 6.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Somerset West precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		891
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		711
Drug-related crime		387
Common assault		365
Residential burglary		296
Theft from vehicle		229
Malicious damage		198
Aggravated robbery		159
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime891864+27
All theft not mentioned elsewhere711753-42
Drug-related crime387374+13
Common assault365328+37
Residential burglary296371-75
Theft from vehicle229339-110
Malicious damage198215-17
Aggravated robbery159179-20
Serious assault141144-3
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs13894+44
Shoplifting121135-14
Business burglary6288-26
Common robbery5677-21
Vehicle theft54121-67
Crimen injuria5048+2
Rape3725+12
Sexual assault1217-5
Murder105+5
Culpable homicide85+3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition73+4
Kidnapping68-2
Attempted murder410-6
Arson31+2
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Stock-theft23-1
Contact sexual offences14-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Public violence13-2
Abduction02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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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