Lingelethu-West Crime Statistics

Lingelethu-West, Cape Town, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F19/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,942

+6.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,178

per 100k

Safety Score

19/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Lingelethu-West (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	677	23.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	533	18.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	347	11.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	304	10.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	293	10.0%
Carjacking	contact	247	8.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	236	8.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	184	6.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	179	6.1%
Common robbery	contact	104	3.5%
Murder	contact	96	3.3%
Rape	contact	91	3.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	87	3.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	87	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	73	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	55	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	48	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	48	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	44	1.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	44	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	36	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	32	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	9	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	5	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	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%

Lingelethu-West Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Lingelethu-West Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Lingelethu-West Safe?

No, Lingelethu-West has high crime levels.

Lingelethu-West scores 19/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Lingelethu-West is 5,178 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Lingelethu-West, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+69%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+6.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

37/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Lingelethu-West

In 2025, Lingelethu-West recorded 2,942 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Lingelethu-West is Common assault with 677 reported cases (23.0% of all crime in Lingelethu-West), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 533 cases (18.1%) and Other aggravated robbery at 347 cases (11.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Lingelethu-West has increased by 6.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Lingelethu-West area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Lingelethu-West?

The most reported crimes in Lingelethu-West are Common assault (677 cases), Drug-Related Crime (533 cases), Other aggravated robbery (347 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Lingelethu-West compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Lingelethu-West has a crime rate of 5,178 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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