Durbanville Crime Statistics

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

F19/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,936

-11.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,168

per 100k

Safety Score

19/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Durbanville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	919	31.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	621	21.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	535	18.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	411	14.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	277	9.4%
Common assault	contact	240	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	184	6.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	108	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	95	3.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	93	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	65	2.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	60	2.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	60	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	55	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	36	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	32	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	23	0.8%
Murder	contact	19	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	17	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	16	0.5%
Rape	contact	15	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	5	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Durbanville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Durbanville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Durbanville Safe?

No, Durbanville has high crime levels.

Durbanville scores 19/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Durbanville is 5,168 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Durbanville, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+69%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-11.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

31% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

36/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Durbanville

In 2025, Durbanville recorded 2,936 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Durbanville is Drug-Related Crime with 919 reported cases (31.3% of all crime in Durbanville), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 621 cases (21.2%) and Commercial Crime at 535 cases (18.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Durbanville has decreased by 11.3%, a positive sign for the Durbanville community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Durbanville?

The most reported crimes in Durbanville are Drug-Related Crime (919 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (621 cases), Commercial Crime (535 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Durbanville compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Durbanville has a crime rate of 5,168 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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