Claremont Crime Statistics

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

F30/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,066

-12.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,637

per 100k

Safety Score

30/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Claremont (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	745	36.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	539	26.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	400	19.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	248	12.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	208	10.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	108	5.2%
Common assault	contact	101	4.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	88	4.3%
Common robbery	contact	73	3.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	60	2.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	56	2.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	25	1.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	19	0.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.4%
Rape	contact	8	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Claremont Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Claremont Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Claremont Safe?

No, Claremont has high crime levels.

Claremont scores 30/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Claremont is 3,637 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Claremont, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+19%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-12.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

36% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

24/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Claremont

In 2025, Claremont recorded 2,066 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Claremont is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 745 reported cases (36.1% of all crime in Claremont), followed by Commercial Crime at 539 cases (26.1%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 400 cases (19.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Claremont has decreased by 12.6%, a positive sign for the Claremont community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Claremont?

The most reported crimes in Claremont are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (745 cases), Commercial Crime (539 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (400 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Claremont compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Claremont has a crime rate of 3,637 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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