Kuilsrivier Crime Statistics

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

F13/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,779

-1.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,651

per 100k

Safety Score

13/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Kuilsrivier (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	899	23.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	641	17.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	583	15.4%
Common assault	contact	469	12.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	345	9.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	344	9.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	328	8.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	220	5.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	155	4.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	149	3.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	148	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	129	3.4%
Attempted murder	contact	112	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	109	2.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	71	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	57	1.5%
Rape	contact	51	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	48	1.3%
Murder	contact	35	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	35	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	16	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	16	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	15	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.1%
Abduction	contact	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Kuilsrivier Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kuilsrivier Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kuilsrivier Safe?

No, Kuilsrivier has high crime levels.

Kuilsrivier scores 13/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kuilsrivier is 6,651 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kuilsrivier, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+117%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

24% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

46/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kuilsrivier

In 2025, Kuilsrivier recorded 3,779 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kuilsrivier is Drug-Related Crime with 899 reported cases (23.8% of all crime in Kuilsrivier), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 641 cases (17.0%) and Commercial Crime at 583 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kuilsrivier has decreased by 1.1%, a positive sign for the Kuilsrivier community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kuilsrivier?

The most reported crimes in Kuilsrivier are Drug-Related Crime (899 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (641 cases), Commercial Crime (583 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kuilsrivier compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Kuilsrivier has a crime rate of 6,651 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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