Mitchells Plain vs Strandfontein: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Strandfontein had 9,113 fewer reported crimes than Mitchells Plain (538 vs 9,651 — 94% difference).
Mitchells Plain
Mitchells Plain precinct
Total crimes
9,651
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 4.7% more crimes
Crime split
2,430 violent · 611 property · 6,610 other
133 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (1209)
Strandfontein
Strandfontein precinct
Total crimes
538
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 11.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
145 violent · 80 property · 313 other
4 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (65)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Strandfontein had 9,113 fewer reported crimes (538 vs 9,651)
- Strandfontein is improving while Mitchells Plain 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 9,113 fewer reported crimes than Mitchells Plain (538 vs 9,651 — 94% 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 9,651 serious crimes, while Strandfontein (Strandfontein precinct) reported 538 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.