Hout Bay Crime Statistics

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

D43/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,473

-2.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,592

per 100k

Safety Score

43/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Hout Bay (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	456	31.0%
Common assault	contact	357	24.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	265	18.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	165	11.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	143	9.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	136	9.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	71	4.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	60	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	55	3.7%
Murder	contact	36	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	35	2.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	32	2.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	28	1.9%
Rape	contact	27	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	21	1.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	16	1.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%

Hout Bay Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hout Bay Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hout Bay Safe?

Hout Bay has moderate safety levels.

Hout Bay scores 43/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Hout Bay is 2,592 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Hout Bay, especially at night.

vs National Average

-15%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-2.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

31% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

18/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hout Bay

In 2025, Hout Bay recorded 1,473 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hout Bay is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 456 reported cases (31.0% of all crime in Hout Bay), followed by Common assault at 357 cases (24.2%) and Commercial Crime at 265 cases (18.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hout Bay has decreased by 2.2%, a positive sign for the Hout Bay community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hout Bay?

The most reported crimes in Hout Bay are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (456 cases), Common assault (357 cases), Commercial Crime (265 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hout Bay has a crime rate of 2,592 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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