Philippi East Crime Statistics

Philippi East, Cape Town, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F21/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,658

-5.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,678

per 100k

Safety Score

21/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Philippi East (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	668	25.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	519	19.5%
Common assault	contact	457	17.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	333	12.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	237	8.9%
Murder	contact	199	7.5%
Common robbery	contact	192	7.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	147	5.5%
Attempted murder	contact	120	4.5%
Carjacking	contact	92	3.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	89	3.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	85	3.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	79	3.0%
Rape	contact	77	2.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	71	2.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	51	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	25	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	15	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Philippi East Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Philippi East Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Philippi East Safe?

No, Philippi East has high crime levels.

Philippi East scores 21/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Philippi East is 4,678 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Philippi East, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+53%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

31/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Philippi East

In 2025, Philippi East recorded 2,658 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Philippi East is Drug-Related Crime with 668 reported cases (25.1% of all crime in Philippi East), followed by Other aggravated robbery at 519 cases (19.5%) and Common assault at 457 cases (17.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Philippi East has decreased by 5.9%, a positive sign for the Philippi East community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Philippi East?

The most reported crimes in Philippi East are Drug-Related Crime (668 cases), Other aggravated robbery (519 cases), Common assault (457 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Philippi East compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Philippi East has a crime rate of 4,678 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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