Athlone Crime Statistics

Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F14/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,634

-3.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,395

per 100k

Safety Score

14/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Athlone (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,215	33.4%
Common assault	contact	563	15.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	515	14.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	367	10.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	320	8.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	313	8.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	312	8.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	147	4.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	135	3.7%
Common robbery	contact	132	3.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	131	3.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	111	3.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	100	2.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	100	2.8%
Attempted murder	contact	80	2.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	71	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	63	1.7%
Murder	contact	37	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	29	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	29	0.8%
Rape	contact	27	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	12	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Athlone Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Athlone Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Athlone Safe?

No, Athlone has high crime levels.

Athlone scores 14/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Athlone is 6,395 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Athlone, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+109%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-3.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

33% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

44/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Athlone

In 2025, Athlone recorded 3,634 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Athlone is Drug-Related Crime with 1,215 reported cases (33.4% of all crime in Athlone), followed by Common assault at 563 cases (15.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 515 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Athlone has decreased by 3.6%, a positive sign for the Athlone community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Athlone?

The most reported crimes in Athlone are Drug-Related Crime (1,215 cases), Common assault (563 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (515 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Athlone compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Athlone has a crime rate of 6,395 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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