Western Cape Crime Statistics
Comprehensive crime data for Western Cape province, South Africa
Total Crimes
400,221
All Crime Rate
5,626 / 100k
Violent Crime Rate
1,626 / 100k
Population
7,113,776
Precincts
153
Is Western Cape Safe?
Western Cape recorded an overall crime rate of 5,626 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 83.4% above the national average of 3,067 per 100,000. However, the violent crime rate in Western Cape is 1,626 per 100,000 — 47.4% above the national violent crime average of 1,103 per 100,000. Of the 153 police precincts in Western Cape, 16 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 117 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year.
Cities in Western Cape
Garden Route
Cape Winelands
Cape Town
Overberg
Central Karoo
East Metropol
West Coast
Western Cape Crime Trend (2018-2025)
All Precincts in Western Cape (by Crime Rate)
| Precinct | City | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanus | Overberg | 23,963 | 4,331 | 24,100 | F (1) |
| Worcester | Cape Winelands | 37,509 | 6,012 | 21,371 | F (1) |
| Cape Town Central | Cape Town | 75,759 | 12,137 | 21,361 | F (1) |
| Mitchells Plain | Cape Town | 75,759 | 10,887 | 19,161 | F (1) |
| Stellenbosch | Cape Winelands | 37,509 | 5,036 | 17,902 | F (1) |
| Malmesbury | West Coast | 19,896 | 2,346 | 15,722 | F (1) |
| Knysna | Garden Route | 39,927 | 4,671 | 15,598 | F (1) |
| Beaufort West | Central Karoo | 20,435 | 2,371 | 15,469 | F (1) |
| Vredenburg | West Coast | 19,896 | 2,274 | 15,239 | F (2) |
| Paarl East | Cape Winelands | 37,509 | 4,213 | 14,975 | F (2) |
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