Mitchells Plain vs Strandfontein: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Strandfontein had 13,702 fewer reported crimes than Mitchells Plain (956 vs 14,658 — 93% difference).
Mitchells Plain
Mitchells Plain precinct
Total crimes
14,658
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
3,297 violent · 802 property · 10,559 other
155 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (1708)
Strandfontein
Strandfontein precinct
Total crimes
956
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 11.7% fewer crimes
Crime split
202 violent · 116 property · 638 other
5 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (95)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Strandfontein had 13,702 fewer reported crimes (956 vs 14,658)
- Strandfontein is improving while Strandfontein is worsening
- Most reported crime in Mitchells Plain: Common assault · In Strandfontein: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mitchells Plain safer than Strandfontein?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Strandfontein had 13,702 fewer reported crimes than Mitchells Plain (956 vs 14,658 — 93% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Mitchells Plain vs Strandfontein?
Mitchells Plain (Mitchells Plain precinct) reported 14,658 crimes, while Strandfontein (Strandfontein precinct) reported 956 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.