Atlantis Crime Statistics

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

F6/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

5,032

+7.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,856

per 100k

Safety Score

6/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Atlantis (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3,033	60.3%
Common assault	contact	1,048	20.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	599	11.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	460	9.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	201	4.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	192	3.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	176	3.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	137	2.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	112	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	107	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	96	1.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	76	1.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	72	1.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	68	1.4%
Rape	contact	67	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	63	1.3%
Murder	contact	35	0.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	32	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	28	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	23	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	13	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Atlantis Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Atlantis Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Atlantis Safe?

No, Atlantis has high crime levels.

Atlantis scores 6/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Atlantis is 8,856 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Atlantis, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+189%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+7.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

60% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

56/63

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Atlantis

In 2025, Atlantis recorded 5,032 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Atlantis is Drug-Related Crime with 3,033 reported cases (60.3% of all crime in Atlantis), followed by Common assault at 1,048 cases (20.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 599 cases (11.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Atlantis has increased by 7.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Atlantis area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Atlantis?

The most reported crimes in Atlantis are Drug-Related Crime (3,033 cases), Common assault (1,048 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (599 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Atlantis compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Atlantis has a crime rate of 8,856 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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