Lwandle Crime Statistics

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

F28/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,154

+17.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,791

per 100k

Safety Score

28/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Lwandle (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	475	22.1%
Common assault	contact	392	18.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	335	15.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	280	13.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	183	8.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	155	7.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	133	6.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	111	5.2%
Rape	contact	101	4.7%
Murder	contact	96	4.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	83	3.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	83	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	76	3.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	63	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	59	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	52	2.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	2.0%
Carjacking	contact	25	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	19	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	17	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	16	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	9	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Lwandle Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lwandle Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lwandle Safe?

No, Lwandle has high crime levels.

Lwandle scores 28/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Lwandle is 3,791 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Lwandle, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+24%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+17.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

22% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

27/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Lwandle

In 2025, Lwandle recorded 2,154 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lwandle is Drug-Related Crime with 475 reported cases (22.1% of all crime in Lwandle), followed by Common assault at 392 cases (18.2%) and Other aggravated robbery at 335 cases (15.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lwandle has increased by 17.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Lwandle area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lwandle?

The most reported crimes in Lwandle are Drug-Related Crime (475 cases), Common assault (392 cases), Other aggravated robbery (335 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Lwandle compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Lwandle has a crime rate of 3,791 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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