Camps Bay Crime Statistics

Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A80/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

400

-7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

704

per 100k

Safety Score

80/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Camps Bay (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	152	38.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	109	27.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	76	19.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	52	13.0%
Common assault	contact	29	7.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	5.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	19	4.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	3.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	9	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	9	2.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	1.3%
Rape	contact	3	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.3%
Murder	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%

Camps Bay Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Camps Bay Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Camps Bay Safe?

Yes, Camps Bay is relatively safe.

Camps Bay scores 80/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 704 per 100,000 people, Camps Bay sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Camps Bay can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-77%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

38% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

4/63

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Camps Bay

In 2025, Camps Bay recorded 400 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Camps Bay is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 152 reported cases (38.0% of all crime in Camps Bay), followed by Commercial Crime at 109 cases (27.3%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 76 cases (19.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Camps Bay has decreased by 7%, a positive sign for the Camps Bay community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Camps Bay?

The most reported crimes in Camps Bay are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (152 cases), Commercial Crime (109 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (76 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Camps Bay compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Camps Bay has a crime rate of 704 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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