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Steenberg Precinct

City of Cape Town|7 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Steenberg increased 4.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,986 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (2374 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+321). 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.

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Crime volume

High

in Western Cape · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,986

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 11.4%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Steenberg rose 4.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Steenberg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		2,374
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		275
Common assault		261
Malicious damage		176
Commercial crime		170
Residential burglary		98
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		97
Aggravated robbery		91
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime2,3742,053+321
All theft not mentioned elsewhere275293-18
Common assault261337-76
Malicious damage176246-70
Commercial crime170154+16
Residential burglary98110-12
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition9743+54
Aggravated robbery91100-9
Attempted murder6750+17
Theft from vehicle5777-20
Murder5358-5
Serious assault5056-6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3726+11
Common robbery3632+4
Business burglary3231+1
Crimen injuria2836-8
Rape2826+2
Shoplifting1728-11
Vehicle theft1129-18
Sexual assault1016-6
Kidnapping63+3
Public violence63+3
Culpable homicide41+3
Arson24-2
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Contact sexual offences02-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children03-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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