Strandfontein Crime Statistics

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

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

678

-10.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,193

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Strandfontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	269	39.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	100	14.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	95	14.0%
Common assault	contact	87	12.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	64	9.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	52	7.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	35	5.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	4.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	29	4.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	24	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	21	3.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	20	2.9%
Rape	contact	15	2.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	15	2.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	2.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	0.7%
Murder	contact	5	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%

Strandfontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Strandfontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Strandfontein Safe?

Yes, Strandfontein is relatively safe.

Strandfontein scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,193 per 100,000 people, Strandfontein sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Strandfontein can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-61%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-10.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

40% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

7/63

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Strandfontein

In 2025, Strandfontein recorded 678 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Strandfontein is Drug-Related Crime with 269 reported cases (39.7% of all crime in Strandfontein), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 100 cases (14.7%) and Commercial Crime at 95 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Strandfontein has decreased by 10.9%, a positive sign for the Strandfontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Strandfontein?

The most reported crimes in Strandfontein are Drug-Related Crime (269 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (100 cases), Commercial Crime (95 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Strandfontein compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Strandfontein has a crime rate of 1,193 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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