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Plumstead vs Wynberg: Crime Comparison

2026-2027 SAPS data

Plumstead had 407 fewer reported crimes than Wynberg (472 vs 879 — 46% difference).

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

Plumstead

Dieprivier precinct

Total crimes

472

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↓ 8% fewer crimes

Crime split

56 violent · 101 property · 315 other

Most reported crime

Theft from vehicle (66)

Wynberg

Wynberg precinct

Total crimes

879

Apr–Jun 2026

vs Apr–Jun 2025

↑ 4.6% more crimes

Crime split

112 violent · 99 property · 668 other

1 murder

Most reported crime

Theft from vehicle (64)

Crime trend over time

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

At a glance

  • Plumstead had 407 fewer reported crimes (472 vs 879)
  • Plumstead is improving while Wynberg is worsening
  • Most reported crime in Plumstead: Theft from vehicle · In Wynberg: Theft from vehicle

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plumstead safer than Wynberg?

SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Plumstead had 407 fewer reported crimes than Wynberg (472 vs 879 — 46% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.

What is the crime rate in Plumstead vs Wynberg?

Plumstead (Dieprivier precinct) reported 472 crimes, while Wynberg (Wynberg precinct) reported 879 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.