Plumstead vs Wynberg: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Plumstead had 407 fewer reported crimes than Wynberg in Apr–Jun 2026 (472 vs 879 — 46% fewer than Wynberg).
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
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (132)
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
Drug-related crime (431)
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 recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Wynberg recorded more
- Most reported crime in Plumstead: All theft not mentioned elsewhere · In Wynberg: Drug-related crime
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 in Apr–Jun 2026 (472 vs 879 — 46% fewer than Wynberg). 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 in Apr–Jun 2026, 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.