Mowbray Crime Statistics

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

B70/100

Safe

Total Crimes

615

-20.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,082

per 100k

Safety Score

70/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Mowbray (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	197	32.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	117	19.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	97	15.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	69	11.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	64	10.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	47	7.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	45	7.3%
Common assault	contact	43	7.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	43	7.0%
Common robbery	contact	33	5.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	28	4.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	9	1.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mowbray Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mowbray Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mowbray Safe?

Yes, Mowbray is relatively safe.

Mowbray scores 70/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,082 per 100,000 people, Mowbray sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mowbray can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-65%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-20.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Theft out of or from motor vehicle

32% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

6/63

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mowbray

In 2025, Mowbray recorded 615 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mowbray is Theft out of or from motor vehicle with 197 reported cases (32.0% of all crime in Mowbray), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 117 cases (19.0%) and Commercial Crime at 97 cases (15.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mowbray has decreased by 20.1%, a positive sign for the Mowbray community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mowbray?

The most reported crimes in Mowbray are Theft out of or from motor vehicle (197 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (117 cases), Commercial Crime (97 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mowbray compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Mowbray has a crime rate of 1,082 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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Philadelphia	75,759	342	602	A (83)
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