Simon's Town Crime Statistics

Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A81/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

385

-0.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

677

per 100k

Safety Score

81/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Simon's Town (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	151	39.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	99	25.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	72	18.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	43	11.2%
Common assault	contact	39	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	9.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	16	4.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	13	3.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	9	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.0%
Rape	contact	4	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.3%
Murder	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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%

Simon's Town Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Simon's Town Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Simon's Town Safe?

Yes, Simon's Town is relatively safe.

Simon's Town scores 81/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 677 per 100,000 people, Simon's Town sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Simon's Town can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-0.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

39% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

3/63

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Simon's Town

In 2025, Simon's Town recorded 385 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Simon's Town is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 151 reported cases (39.2% of all crime in Simon's Town), followed by Commercial Crime at 99 cases (25.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 72 cases (18.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Simon's Town has decreased by 0.8%, a positive sign for the Simon's Town community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Simon's Town?

The most reported crimes in Simon's Town are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (151 cases), Commercial Crime (99 cases), Burglary at residential premises (72 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Simon's Town compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Simon's Town has a crime rate of 677 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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