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Helderberg Crime Statistics

Somerset West Precinct |City of Cape Town
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Helderberg falls within the Somerset West police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Boskloof, Bridgewater, Erinvale, Heldervue, Heritage Park and 3 more.
Helderberg is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. Crime in the Somerset West precinct area (covering Helderberg) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 19%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Somerset West precinct area (covering Helderberg) decreased 6.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 143% above provincial median
Contact crime: 91% above provincial median
Property crime: 184% 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

10

↑ 100% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

784

↓ 0.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

643

↓ 30.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,526

↑ 0.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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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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Other suburbs served by Somerset West police station

9 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

BoskloofBridgewaterErinvaleHeldervueHeritage ParkParel ValleiSomerset WestStrand
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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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