Goodwood Crime Statistics

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

F21/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,679

-5.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,715

per 100k

Safety Score

21/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Goodwood (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	544	20.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	499	18.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	489	18.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	440	16.4%
Common assault	contact	252	9.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	205	7.7%
Common robbery	contact	199	7.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	165	6.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	141	5.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	128	4.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	116	4.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	101	3.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	60	2.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	48	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	33	1.2%
Rape	contact	23	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	20	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	19	0.7%
Murder	contact	19	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	17	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Goodwood Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Goodwood Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Goodwood Safe?

No, Goodwood has high crime levels.

Goodwood scores 21/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Goodwood is 4,715 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Goodwood, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+54%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

20% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

32/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Goodwood

In 2025, Goodwood recorded 2,679 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Goodwood is Drug-Related Crime with 544 reported cases (20.3% of all crime in Goodwood), followed by Commercial Crime at 499 cases (18.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 489 cases (18.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Goodwood has decreased by 5.9%, a positive sign for the Goodwood community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Goodwood?

The most reported crimes in Goodwood are Drug-Related Crime (544 cases), Commercial Crime (499 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (489 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Goodwood compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Goodwood has a crime rate of 4,715 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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