Khayelitsha Crime Statistics

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

F8/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,729

-14.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,322

per 100k

Safety Score

8/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Khayelitsha (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,781	37.7%
Common assault	contact	891	18.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	559	11.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	515	10.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	408	8.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	264	5.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	259	5.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	188	4.0%
Murder	contact	185	3.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	179	3.8%
Carjacking	contact	128	2.7%
Rape	contact	125	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	120	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	117	2.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	111	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	85	1.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	71	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	60	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	60	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	45	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	44	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	25	0.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	23	0.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	12	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Khayelitsha Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Khayelitsha Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Khayelitsha Safe?

No, Khayelitsha has high crime levels.

Khayelitsha scores 8/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Khayelitsha is 8,322 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Khayelitsha, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+171%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-14.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

38% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

54/63

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Khayelitsha

In 2025, Khayelitsha recorded 4,729 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Khayelitsha is Drug-Related Crime with 1,781 reported cases (37.7% of all crime in Khayelitsha), followed by Common assault at 891 cases (18.8%) and Other aggravated robbery at 559 cases (11.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Khayelitsha has decreased by 14.1%, a positive sign for the Khayelitsha community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Khayelitsha?

The most reported crimes in Khayelitsha are Drug-Related Crime (1,781 cases), Common assault (891 cases), Other aggravated robbery (559 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Khayelitsha compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Khayelitsha has a crime rate of 8,322 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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