Bellville Crime Statistics

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

F10/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,379

-2.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,707

per 100k

Safety Score

10/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Bellville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,083	24.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1,080	24.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1,013	23.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	727	16.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	316	7.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	307	7.0%
Common robbery	contact	228	5.2%
Common assault	contact	212	4.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	171	3.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	148	3.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	109	2.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	96	2.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	81	1.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	67	1.5%
Rape	contact	45	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	25	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	24	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	20	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	15	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	0.3%
Murder	contact	12	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	8	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bellville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bellville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bellville Safe?

No, Bellville has high crime levels.

Bellville scores 10/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Bellville is 7,707 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Bellville, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+151%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

50/63

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Bellville

In 2025, Bellville recorded 4,379 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bellville is Drug-Related Crime with 1,083 reported cases (24.7% of all crime in Bellville), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 1,080 cases (24.7%) and Commercial Crime at 1,013 cases (23.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bellville has decreased by 2.2%, a positive sign for the Bellville community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bellville?

The most reported crimes in Bellville are Drug-Related Crime (1,083 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,080 cases), Commercial Crime (1,013 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bellville compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Bellville has a crime rate of 7,707 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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