Harare Crime Statistics

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

F17/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,086

-4.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,432

per 100k

Safety Score

17/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Harare (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	851	27.6%
Common assault	contact	584	18.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	413	13.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	388	12.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	244	7.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	232	7.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	195	6.3%
Murder	contact	188	6.1%
Carjacking	contact	177	5.7%
Rape	contact	172	5.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	100	3.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	85	2.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	79	2.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	77	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	67	2.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	45	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	41	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	27	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	25	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	21	0.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	20	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	16	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	15	0.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Harare Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Harare Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Harare Safe?

No, Harare has high crime levels.

Harare scores 17/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Harare is 5,432 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Harare, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+77%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

28% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

41/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Harare

In 2025, Harare recorded 3,086 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Harare is Drug-Related Crime with 851 reported cases (27.6% of all crime in Harare), followed by Common assault at 584 cases (18.9%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 413 cases (13.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Harare has decreased by 4.6%, a positive sign for the Harare community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Harare?

The most reported crimes in Harare are Drug-Related Crime (851 cases), Common assault (584 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (413 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Harare compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Harare has a crime rate of 5,432 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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