Somerset West Crime Statistics

Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F18/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,010

-2.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,297

per 100k

Safety Score

18/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Somerset West (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	909	30.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	717	23.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	408	13.6%
Common assault	contact	361	12.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	332	11.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	228	7.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	207	6.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	132	4.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	125	4.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	123	4.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	113	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	61	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	60	2.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	51	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	49	1.6%
Rape	contact	35	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	29	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.5%
Murder	contact	11	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.2%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Somerset West Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Somerset West Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Somerset West Safe?

No, Somerset West has high crime levels.

Somerset West scores 18/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Somerset West is 5,297 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Somerset West, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+73%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

30% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

40/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Somerset West

In 2025, Somerset West recorded 3,010 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Somerset West is Commercial Crime with 909 reported cases (30.2% of all crime in Somerset West), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 717 cases (23.8%) and Drug-Related Crime at 408 cases (13.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Somerset West has decreased by 2.5%, a positive sign for the Somerset West community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Somerset West?

The most reported crimes in Somerset West are Commercial Crime (909 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (717 cases), Drug-Related Crime (408 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Somerset West compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Somerset West has a crime rate of 5,297 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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