Delft Crime Statistics

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

F2/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

8,505

+6.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

14,969

per 100k

Safety Score

2/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Delft (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3,772	44.4%
Common assault	contact	1,193	14.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	901	10.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	753	8.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	693	8.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	636	7.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	532	6.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	269	3.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	257	3.0%
Murder	contact	251	3.0%
Carjacking	contact	243	2.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	235	2.8%
Rape	contact	216	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	205	2.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	205	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	189	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	177	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	144	1.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	135	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	100	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	49	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	45	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	36	0.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	16	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	13	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	9	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	5	0.1%
Abduction	contact	3	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Delft Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Delft Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Delft Safe?

No, Delft has high crime levels.

Delft scores 2/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Delft is 14,969 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Delft, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+388%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+6.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

44% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

61/63

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Delft

In 2025, Delft recorded 8,505 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Delft is Drug-Related Crime with 3,772 reported cases (44.4% of all crime in Delft), followed by Common assault at 1,193 cases (14.0%) and Malicious damage to property at 901 cases (10.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Delft has increased by 6.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Delft area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Delft?

The most reported crimes in Delft are Drug-Related Crime (3,772 cases), Common assault (1,193 cases), Malicious damage to property (901 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Delft compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Delft has a crime rate of 14,969 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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