Fish Hoek Crime Statistics

Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C58/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

957

-15% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,684

per 100k

Safety Score

58/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Fish Hoek (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	379	39.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	257	26.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	128	13.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	96	10.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	81	8.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	72	7.5%
Common assault	contact	67	7.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	43	4.5%
Common robbery	contact	36	3.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	31	3.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	2.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	1.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	13	1.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	0.7%
Rape	contact	7	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.4%
Contact 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%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Murder	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Fish Hoek Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Fish Hoek Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Fish Hoek Safe?

Fish Hoek has moderate safety levels.

Fish Hoek scores 58/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Fish Hoek is 1,684 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Fish Hoek, especially at night.

vs National Average

-45%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

40% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

11/63

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Fish Hoek

In 2025, Fish Hoek recorded 957 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Fish Hoek is Commercial Crime with 379 reported cases (39.6% of all crime in Fish Hoek), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 257 cases (26.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 128 cases (13.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Fish Hoek has decreased by 15%, a positive sign for the Fish Hoek community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Fish Hoek?

The most reported crimes in Fish Hoek are Commercial Crime (379 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (257 cases), Burglary at residential premises (128 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Fish Hoek compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Fish Hoek has a crime rate of 1,684 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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