Claremont vs Kenilworth: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Claremont had 222 fewer reported crimes than Kenilworth in Apr–Jun 2026 (657 vs 879 — 25% fewer than Kenilworth).
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
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (171)
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
Drug-related crime (431)
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 recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Kenilworth recorded more
- Most reported crime in Claremont: All theft not mentioned elsewhere · In Kenilworth: Drug-related crime
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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 in Apr–Jun 2026 (657 vs 879 — 25% fewer than Kenilworth). 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 in Apr–Jun 2026, 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.