Wynberg Crime Statistics

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

F20/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,735

-1.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,814

per 100k

Safety Score

20/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Wynberg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,840	67.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	423	15.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	309	11.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	280	10.2%
Common assault	contact	127	4.6%
Common robbery	contact	116	4.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	113	4.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	95	3.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	63	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	59	2.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	48	1.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	43	1.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	29	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.3%
Rape	contact	9	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.1%
Murder	contact	4	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.1%
Kidnapping	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%
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%

Wynberg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wynberg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wynberg Safe?

No, Wynberg has high crime levels.

Wynberg scores 20/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Wynberg is 4,814 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Wynberg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+57%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

67% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

34/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Wynberg

In 2025, Wynberg recorded 2,735 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wynberg is Drug-Related Crime with 1,840 reported cases (67.3% of all crime in Wynberg), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 423 cases (15.5%) and Commercial Crime at 309 cases (11.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Wynberg has decreased by 1.8%, a positive sign for the Wynberg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wynberg?

The most reported crimes in Wynberg are Drug-Related Crime (1,840 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (423 cases), Commercial Crime (309 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Wynberg compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Wynberg has a crime rate of 4,814 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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