Milnerton Crime Statistics

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

F9/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,490

+3.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,903

per 100k

Safety Score

9/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Milnerton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	864	19.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	812	18.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	724	16.1%
Common assault	contact	537	12.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	531	11.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	419	9.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	336	7.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	281	6.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	269	6.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	253	5.6%
Common robbery	contact	205	4.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	136	3.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	91	2.0%
Murder	contact	89	2.0%
Rape	contact	87	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	71	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	55	1.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	51	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	37	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	29	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	27	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	21	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	19	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Abduction	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	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%

Milnerton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Milnerton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Milnerton Safe?

No, Milnerton has high crime levels.

Milnerton scores 9/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Milnerton is 7,903 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Milnerton, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+158%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+3.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

19% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

51/63

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Milnerton

In 2025, Milnerton recorded 4,490 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Milnerton is Commercial Crime with 864 reported cases (19.2% of all crime in Milnerton), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 812 cases (18.1%) and Drug-Related Crime at 724 cases (16.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Milnerton has increased by 3.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Milnerton area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Milnerton?

The most reported crimes in Milnerton are Commercial Crime (864 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (812 cases), Drug-Related Crime (724 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Milnerton compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Milnerton has a crime rate of 7,903 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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