Belhar Crime Statistics

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

F32/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,914

+6.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,369

per 100k

Safety Score

32/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Belhar (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	629	32.9%
Common assault	contact	309	16.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	268	14.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	233	12.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	157	8.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	132	6.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	127	6.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	103	5.4%
Common robbery	contact	96	5.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	92	4.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	69	3.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	44	2.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	43	2.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	39	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	36	1.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	33	1.7%
Murder	contact	32	1.7%
Rape	contact	20	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	20	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	19	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%

Belhar Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Belhar Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Belhar Safe?

No, Belhar has high crime levels.

Belhar scores 32/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Belhar is 3,369 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Belhar, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+10%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+6.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

33% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

22/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Belhar

In 2025, Belhar recorded 1,914 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Belhar is Drug-Related Crime with 629 reported cases (32.9% of all crime in Belhar), followed by Common assault at 309 cases (16.1%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 268 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Belhar has increased by 6.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Belhar area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Belhar?

The most reported crimes in Belhar are Drug-Related Crime (629 cases), Common assault (309 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (268 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Belhar compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Belhar has a crime rate of 3,369 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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