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Claremont vs Kenilworth: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Claremont had 811 fewer reported crimes than Kenilworth (2,757 vs 3,568 — 23% 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

2,757

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 10% fewer crimes

Crime split

296 violent · 574 property · 1,887 other

Most reported crime

Theft from vehicle (373)

Kenilworth

Wynberg precinct

Total crimes

3,568

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ Stable

Crime split

439 violent · 419 property · 2,710 other

3 murders

Most reported crime

Theft from vehicle (261)

Crime trend over time

At a glance

  • Claremont had 811 fewer reported crimes (2,757 vs 3,568)
  • 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 811 fewer reported crimes than Kenilworth (2,757 vs 3,568 — 23% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Claremont vs Kenilworth?

Claremont (Claremont precinct) reported 2,757 crimes, while Kenilworth (Wynberg precinct) reported 3,568 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.