Lansdowne Crime Statistics

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

D46/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,339

-8.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,356

per 100k

Safety Score

46/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Lansdowne (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	355	26.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	352	26.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	216	16.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	148	11.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	143	10.7%
Common assault	contact	113	8.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	85	6.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	67	5.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	39	2.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	37	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	31	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	25	1.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	25	1.9%
Carjacking	contact	21	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	19	1.4%
Murder	contact	15	1.1%
Rape	contact	11	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	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 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%

Lansdowne Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lansdowne Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lansdowne Safe?

Lansdowne has moderate safety levels.

Lansdowne scores 46/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Lansdowne is 2,356 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Lansdowne, especially at night.

vs National Average

-23%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-8.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

27% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

17/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Lansdowne

In 2025, Lansdowne recorded 1,339 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lansdowne is Commercial Crime with 355 reported cases (26.5% of all crime in Lansdowne), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 352 cases (26.3%) and Drug-Related Crime at 216 cases (16.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lansdowne has decreased by 8.8%, a positive sign for the Lansdowne community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lansdowne?

The most reported crimes in Lansdowne are Commercial Crime (355 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (352 cases), Drug-Related Crime (216 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Lansdowne compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Lansdowne has a crime rate of 2,356 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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