Cape Town Crime Statistics
Cape Town, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
190,403
1.2%
Crime Rate per 100k
3,989
Population
4,772,817
Precincts
63
Is Cape Town Safe?
Cape Town recorded a crime rate of 3,989 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 29.1% below the Western Cape provincial average of 5,626 per 100,000. Of the 63 police precincts in Cape Town, 8 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 47 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 1.2% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Cape Town
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town Central | 75,759 | 12,137 | 21,361 | F (1) |
| Mitchells Plain | 75,759 | 10,887 | 19,161 | F (1) |
| Delft | 75,759 | 8,505 | 14,969 | F (2) |
| Mfuleni | 75,759 | 7,366 | 12,963 | F (2) |
| Kraaifontein | 75,759 | 6,714 | 11,816 | F (3) |
| Nyanga | 75,759 | 5,538 | 9,747 | F (5) |
| Kleinvlei | 75,759 | 5,426 | 9,550 | F (5) |
| Atlantis | 75,759 | 5,032 | 8,856 | F (6) |
| Lentegeur | 75,759 | 4,779 | 8,411 | F (7) |
| Khayelitsha | 75,759 | 4,729 | 8,322 | F (8) |
Cape Town Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Cape Town Crime Breakdown (2025)
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