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Strand Precinct

City of Cape Town|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Strand decreased 3.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,849 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1896 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+92). 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.

RusthofStrand North

Crime volume

Very High

in Western Cape

Reported crimes

4,849

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 3.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 8.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Strand decreased 3.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Strand precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,896
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		558
Commercial crime		447
Common assault		427
Theft from vehicle		333
Residential burglary		222
Malicious damage		208
Aggravated robbery		130
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,8961,804+92
All theft not mentioned elsewhere558580-22
Commercial crime447467-20
Common assault427448-21
Theft from vehicle333303+30
Residential burglary222263-41
Malicious damage208261-53
Aggravated robbery130201-71
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs9956+43
Serious assault8995-6
Common robbery6971-2
Vehicle theft69142-73
Crimen injuria6495-31
Business burglary4654-8
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4648-2
Shoplifting4539+6
Rape3228+4
Attempted murder2120+1
Sexual assault1918+1
Murder1314-1
Contact sexual offences40+4
Kidnapping42+2
Arson32+1
Public violence21+1
Abduction10+1
Attempted sexual offences110
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Culpable homicide07-7
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
Stock-theft000
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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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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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