Brackenfell Crime Statistics

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

F29/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,092

-7.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,681

per 100k

Safety Score

29/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Brackenfell (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	779	37.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	607	29.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	251	12.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	229	10.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	168	8.0%
Common assault	contact	123	5.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	107	5.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	97	4.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	77	3.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	60	2.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	55	2.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	41	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	25	1.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	19	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.7%
Rape	contact	13	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	12	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	11	0.5%
Murder	contact	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	4	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Brackenfell Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Brackenfell Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Brackenfell Safe?

No, Brackenfell has high crime levels.

Brackenfell scores 29/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Brackenfell is 3,681 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Brackenfell, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+20%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-7.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

37% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

25/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Brackenfell

In 2025, Brackenfell recorded 2,092 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Brackenfell is Commercial Crime with 779 reported cases (37.2% of all crime in Brackenfell), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 607 cases (29.0%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 251 cases (12.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Brackenfell has decreased by 7.7%, a positive sign for the Brackenfell community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Brackenfell?

The most reported crimes in Brackenfell are Commercial Crime (779 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (607 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (251 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Brackenfell compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Brackenfell has a crime rate of 3,681 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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