Macassar Crime Statistics

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

F32/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,935

-1.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,406

per 100k

Safety Score

32/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Macassar (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	567	29.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	429	22.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	283	14.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	225	11.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	177	9.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	167	8.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	119	6.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	113	5.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	83	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	79	4.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	68	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	65	3.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	35	1.8%
Murder	contact	20	1.0%
Rape	contact	20	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	0.8%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	15	0.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	13	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	9	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Macassar Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Macassar Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Macassar Safe?

No, Macassar has high crime levels.

Macassar scores 32/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Macassar is 3,406 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Macassar, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+11%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-1.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

29% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

23/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Macassar

In 2025, Macassar recorded 1,935 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Macassar is Common assault with 567 reported cases (29.3% of all crime in Macassar), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 429 cases (22.2%) and Malicious damage to property at 283 cases (14.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Macassar has decreased by 1.5%, a positive sign for the Macassar community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Macassar?

The most reported crimes in Macassar are Common assault (567 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (429 cases), Malicious damage to property (283 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Macassar compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Macassar has a crime rate of 3,406 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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