Plumstead vs Wynberg: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Plumstead had 407 fewer reported crimes than Wynberg (472 vs 879 — 46% difference).
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.