Kraaifontein Crime Statistics

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

F3/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

6,714

-4.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

11,816

per 100k

Safety Score

3/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Kraaifontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	2,168	32.3%
Common assault	contact	1,099	16.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	855	12.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	759	11.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	627	9.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	617	9.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	495	7.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	432	6.4%
Common robbery	contact	257	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	225	3.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	208	3.1%
Murder	contact	203	3.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	171	2.5%
Rape	contact	159	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	128	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	96	1.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	84	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	81	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	65	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	47	0.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	25	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	25	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	24	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	21	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	16	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	12	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	7	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kraaifontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kraaifontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kraaifontein Safe?

No, Kraaifontein has high crime levels.

Kraaifontein scores 3/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kraaifontein is 11,816 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kraaifontein, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+285%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

59/63

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kraaifontein

In 2025, Kraaifontein recorded 6,714 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kraaifontein is Drug-Related Crime with 2,168 reported cases (32.3% of all crime in Kraaifontein), followed by Common assault at 1,099 cases (16.4%) and Other aggravated robbery at 855 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kraaifontein has decreased by 4.4%, a positive sign for the Kraaifontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kraaifontein?

The most reported crimes in Kraaifontein are Drug-Related Crime (2,168 cases), Common assault (1,099 cases), Other aggravated robbery (855 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kraaifontein compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Kraaifontein has a crime rate of 11,816 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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