Manenberg Crime Statistics

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

F12/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,920

+7.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,900

per 100k

Safety Score

12/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Manenberg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,767	45.1%
Common assault	contact	600	15.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	536	13.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	516	13.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	221	5.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	212	5.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	179	4.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	159	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	141	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	124	3.2%
Attempted murder	contact	120	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	115	2.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	104	2.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	99	2.5%
Murder	contact	89	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	0.8%
Rape	contact	31	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	31	0.8%
Public violence	contact-related	29	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	29	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	21	0.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	20	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Manenberg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Manenberg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Manenberg Safe?

No, Manenberg has high crime levels.

Manenberg scores 12/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Manenberg is 6,900 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Manenberg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+125%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+7.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

45% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

47/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Manenberg

In 2025, Manenberg recorded 3,920 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Manenberg is Drug-Related Crime with 1,767 reported cases (45.1% of all crime in Manenberg), followed by Common assault at 600 cases (15.3%) and Malicious damage to property at 536 cases (13.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Manenberg has increased by 7.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Manenberg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Manenberg?

The most reported crimes in Manenberg are Drug-Related Crime (1,767 cases), Common assault (600 cases), Malicious damage to property (536 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Manenberg compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Manenberg has a crime rate of 6,900 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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