Pinelands Crime Statistics

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

C57/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

961

+1.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,691

per 100k

Safety Score

57/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Pinelands (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	300	31.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	271	28.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	199	20.7%
Common robbery	contact	92	9.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	79	8.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	48	5.0%
Common assault	contact	47	4.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	47	4.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	45	4.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	40	4.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	29	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	25	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	20	2.1%
Rape	contact	9	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	5	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Pinelands Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Pinelands Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Pinelands Safe?

Pinelands has moderate safety levels.

Pinelands scores 57/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Pinelands is 1,691 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Pinelands, especially at night.

vs National Average

-45%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+1.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

31% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

12/63

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Pinelands

In 2025, Pinelands recorded 961 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Pinelands is Commercial Crime with 300 reported cases (31.2% of all crime in Pinelands), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 271 cases (28.2%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 199 cases (20.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Pinelands has increased by 1.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Pinelands area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Pinelands?

The most reported crimes in Pinelands are Commercial Crime (300 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (271 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (199 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Pinelands compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Pinelands has a crime rate of 1,691 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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