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Strandfontein Precinct

City of Cape Town|2 suburbs|Part of Cape Flats
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Strandfontein decreased 11.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 956 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 25.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (286 cases). Malicious damage saw the biggest decrease (-38). 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.

MnandiStrandfontein

Crime volume

Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

956

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 11.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 25.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Strandfontein dropped 11.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Strandfontein precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		286
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		114
Commercial crime		100
Common assault		95
Malicious damage		64
Residential burglary		57
Aggravated robbery		37
Theft from vehicle		36
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime286275+11
All theft not mentioned elsewhere114137-23
Commercial crime10091+9
Common assault95103-8
Malicious damage64102-38
Residential burglary5784-27
Aggravated robbery3750-13
Theft from vehicle3650-14
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3141-10
Crimen injuria2421+3
Common robbery2219+3
Serious assault2134-13
Vehicle theft1823-5
Rape154+11
Shoplifting1211+1
Business burglary516-11
Murder550
Sexual assault46-2
Attempted murder35-2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition220
Kidnapping20+2
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences110
Culpable homicide110
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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