Bellville South Crime Statistics

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

C52/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,108

-11% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,950

per 100k

Safety Score

52/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Bellville South (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	263	23.7%
Common assault	contact	185	16.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	164	14.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	143	12.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	125	11.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	115	10.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	112	10.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	84	7.6%
Common robbery	contact	64	5.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	63	5.7%
Rape	contact	27	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	21	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	1.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	1.2%
Murder	contact	12	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	11	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Bellville South Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bellville South Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bellville South Safe?

Bellville South has moderate safety levels.

Bellville South scores 52/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Bellville South is 1,950 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bellville South, especially at night.

vs National Average

-36%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

24% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

14/63

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Bellville South

In 2025, Bellville South recorded 1,108 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bellville South is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 263 reported cases (23.7% of all crime in Bellville South), followed by Common assault at 185 cases (16.7%) and Drug-Related Crime at 164 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bellville South has decreased by 11%, a positive sign for the Bellville South community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bellville South?

The most reported crimes in Bellville South are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (263 cases), Common assault (185 cases), Drug-Related Crime (164 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bellville South compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Bellville South has a crime rate of 1,950 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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