Gugulethu vs Khayelitsha: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Gugulethu had 171 fewer reported crimes than Khayelitsha in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,376 vs 1,547 — 11% fewer than Khayelitsha).
Gugulethu
Gugulethu precinct
Total crimes
1,376
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 5.2% more crimes
Crime split
414 violent · 71 property · 891 other
37 murders
Most reported crime
Drug-related crime (521)
Khayelitsha
Khayelitsha precinct
Total crimes
1,547
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
578 violent · 73 property · 896 other
44 murders
Most reported crime
Drug-related crime (505)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Gugulethu had 171 fewer reported crimes (1,376 vs 1,547)
- Most reported crime in Gugulethu: Drug-related crime · In Khayelitsha: Drug-related crime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gugulethu safer than Khayelitsha?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Gugulethu had 171 fewer reported crimes than Khayelitsha in Apr–Jun 2026 (1,376 vs 1,547 — 11% fewer than Khayelitsha). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Gugulethu vs Khayelitsha?
Gugulethu (Gugulethu precinct) reported 1,376 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Khayelitsha (Khayelitsha precinct) reported 1,547 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.