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Fish Hoek vs Simon's Town: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Simon's Town had 734 fewer reported crimes than Fish Hoek (533 vs 1,267 — 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

1,267

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 16.1% fewer crimes

Crime split

161 violent · 259 property · 847 other

1 murder

Most reported crime

Residential burglary (113)

Simon's Town

Simon's Town precinct

Total crimes

533

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.7% fewer crimes

Crime split

81 violent · 150 property · 302 other

1 murder

Most reported crime

Residential burglary (66)

Crime trend over time

At a glance

  • Simon's Town had 734 fewer reported crimes (533 vs 1,267)
  • 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 734 fewer reported crimes than Fish Hoek (533 vs 1,267 — 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 1,267 crimes, while Simon's Town (Simon's Town precinct) reported 533 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.