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Claremont vs Kenilworth: Crime Comparison

2026-2027 SAPS data

Claremont had 222 fewer reported crimes than Kenilworth (657 vs 879 — 25% difference).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS.Kenilworth falls under Wynberg precinct. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

Claremont

Claremont precinct

Total crimes

657

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 2.5% fewer crimes

Crime split

63 violent · 149 property · 445 other

1 murder

Most reported crime

Theft from vehicle (94)

Kenilworth

Wynberg precinct

Total crimes

879

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↑ 4.6% more crimes

Crime split

112 violent · 99 property · 668 other

1 murder

Most reported crime

Theft from vehicle (64)

Crime trend over time

Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.

At a glance

  • Claremont had 222 fewer reported crimes (657 vs 879)
  • Claremont is improving while Kenilworth is worsening
  • Most reported crime in Claremont: Theft from vehicle · In Kenilworth: Theft from vehicle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claremont safer than Kenilworth?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Claremont had 222 fewer reported crimes than Kenilworth (657 vs 879 — 25% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Claremont vs Kenilworth?

Claremont (Claremont precinct) reported 657 crimes, while Kenilworth (Wynberg precinct) reported 879 crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.

Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.