Parow Crime Statistics

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

F15/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,555

+2.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,257

per 100k

Safety Score

15/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Parow (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,041	29.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	721	20.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	663	18.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	484	13.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	297	8.4%
Common robbery	contact	289	8.1%
Common assault	contact	243	6.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	208	5.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	160	4.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	128	3.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	117	3.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	108	3.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	61	1.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	56	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	29	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	23	0.6%
Rape	contact	23	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.2%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.2%
Murder	contact	5	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Parow Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Parow Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Parow Safe?

No, Parow has high crime levels.

Parow scores 15/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Parow is 6,257 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Parow, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+104%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+2.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

29% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

43/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Parow

In 2025, Parow recorded 3,555 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Parow is Drug-Related Crime with 1,041 reported cases (29.3% of all crime in Parow), followed by Commercial Crime at 721 cases (20.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 663 cases (18.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Parow has increased by 2.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Parow area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Parow?

The most reported crimes in Parow are Drug-Related Crime (1,041 cases), Commercial Crime (721 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (663 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Parow compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Parow has a crime rate of 6,257 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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