Muizenberg Crime Statistics

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

F23/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,455

+7.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,320

per 100k

Safety Score

23/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Muizenberg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	841	34.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	395	16.1%
Common assault	contact	317	12.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	287	11.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	171	7.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	168	6.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	167	6.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	133	5.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	105	4.3%
Common robbery	contact	103	4.2%
Murder	contact	96	3.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	95	3.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	84	3.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	71	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	49	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	36	1.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	1.3%
Rape	contact	29	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	1.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	12	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%

Muizenberg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Muizenberg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Muizenberg Safe?

No, Muizenberg has high crime levels.

Muizenberg scores 23/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Muizenberg is 4,320 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Muizenberg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+41%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+7.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

34% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

29/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Muizenberg

In 2025, Muizenberg recorded 2,455 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Muizenberg is Drug-Related Crime with 841 reported cases (34.3% of all crime in Muizenberg), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 395 cases (16.1%) and Common assault at 317 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Muizenberg has increased by 7.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Muizenberg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Muizenberg?

The most reported crimes in Muizenberg are Drug-Related Crime (841 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (395 cases), Common assault (317 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Muizenberg compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Muizenberg has a crime rate of 4,320 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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