Kirstenhof Crime Statistics

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

C51/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,155

+3.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,033

per 100k

Safety Score

51/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Kirstenhof (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	383	33.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	345	29.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	159	13.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	89	7.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	88	7.6%
Common assault	contact	87	7.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	84	7.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	83	7.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	32	2.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	25	2.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	25	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	24	2.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	2.0%
Rape	contact	21	1.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	16	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	15	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	7	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.3%
Murder	contact	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kirstenhof Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kirstenhof Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kirstenhof Safe?

Kirstenhof has moderate safety levels.

Kirstenhof scores 51/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Kirstenhof is 2,033 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Kirstenhof, especially at night.

vs National Average

-34%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+3.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

33% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

15/63

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Kirstenhof

In 2025, Kirstenhof recorded 1,155 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kirstenhof is Commercial Crime with 383 reported cases (33.2% of all crime in Kirstenhof), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 345 cases (29.9%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 159 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kirstenhof has increased by 3.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kirstenhof area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kirstenhof?

The most reported crimes in Kirstenhof are Commercial Crime (383 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (345 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (159 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kirstenhof compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Kirstenhof has a crime rate of 2,033 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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