Langa Crime Statistics

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

F28/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,135

+6.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,758

per 100k

Safety Score

28/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Langa (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	495	23.2%
Common assault	contact	423	19.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	343	16.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	223	10.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	213	10.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	189	8.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	179	8.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	143	6.7%
Common robbery	contact	99	4.6%
Murder	contact	83	3.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	76	3.6%
Carjacking	contact	65	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	51	2.4%
Rape	contact	43	2.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	35	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	33	1.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	33	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	1.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	21	1.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	15	0.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	12	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Langa Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Langa Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Langa Safe?

No, Langa has high crime levels.

Langa scores 28/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Langa is 3,758 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Langa, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+23%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+6.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

23% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

26/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Langa

In 2025, Langa recorded 2,135 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Langa is Drug-Related Crime with 495 reported cases (23.2% of all crime in Langa), followed by Common assault at 423 cases (19.8%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 343 cases (16.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Langa has increased by 6.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Langa area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Langa?

The most reported crimes in Langa are Drug-Related Crime (495 cases), Common assault (423 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (343 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Langa compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Langa has a crime rate of 3,758 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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