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Fish Hoek vs Simon's Town: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Simon's Town had 279 fewer reported crimes than Fish Hoek (204 vs 483 — 58% difference).

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

Fish Hoek

Fish Hoek precinct

Total crimes

483

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 24.8% fewer crimes

Crime split

112 violent · 196 property · 175 other

1 murder

Most reported crime

Residential burglary (96)

Simon's Town

Simon's Town precinct

Total crimes

204

Apr–Dec 2025

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 17.8% fewer crimes

Crime split

57 violent · 100 property · 47 other

1 murder

Most reported crime

Residential burglary (54)

Crime trend over time

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

At a glance

  • Simon's Town had 279 fewer reported crimes (204 vs 483)
  • Most reported crime in Fish Hoek: Residential burglary · In Simon's Town: Residential burglary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fish Hoek safer than Simon's Town?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Simon's Town had 279 fewer reported crimes than Fish Hoek (204 vs 483 — 58% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Fish Hoek vs Simon's Town?

Fish Hoek (Fish Hoek precinct) reported 483 serious crimes, while Simon's Town (Simon's Town precinct) reported 204 serious 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.