Claremont vs Kenilworth: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Claremont had 222 fewer reported crimes than Kenilworth (657 vs 879 — 25% difference).
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.