Plumstead vs Wynberg: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Plumstead had 1,420 fewer reported crimes than Wynberg (774 vs 2,194 — 65% difference).
Plumstead
Dieprivier precinct
Total crimes
774
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 20.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
211 violent · 305 property · 258 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (181)
Wynberg
Wynberg precinct
Total crimes
2,194
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
328 violent · 326 property · 1,540 other
3 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (210)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Plumstead had 1,420 fewer reported crimes (774 vs 2,194)
- 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 1,420 fewer reported crimes than Wynberg (774 vs 2,194 — 65% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Plumstead vs Wynberg?
Plumstead (Dieprivier precinct) reported 774 serious crimes, while Wynberg (Wynberg precinct) reported 2,194 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.