Maitland Crime Statistics

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

D42/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,526

-2.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,686

per 100k

Safety Score

42/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Maitland (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	345	22.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	336	22.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	200	13.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	163	10.7%
Common assault	contact	148	9.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	124	8.1%
Common robbery	contact	105	6.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	104	6.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	97	6.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	83	5.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	80	5.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	75	4.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	52	3.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	19	1.2%
Murder	contact	13	0.9%
Rape	contact	13	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	12	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	8	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Maitland Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Maitland Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Maitland Safe?

Maitland has moderate safety levels.

Maitland scores 42/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Maitland is 2,686 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Maitland, especially at night.

vs National Average

-12%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-2.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

19/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Maitland

In 2025, Maitland recorded 1,526 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Maitland is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 345 reported cases (22.6% of all crime in Maitland), followed by Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 336 cases (22.0%) and Other aggravated robbery at 200 cases (13.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Maitland has decreased by 2.9%, a positive sign for the Maitland community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Maitland?

The most reported crimes in Maitland are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (345 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (336 cases), Other aggravated robbery (200 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Maitland compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Maitland has a crime rate of 2,686 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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