Makhaza Crime Statistics

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

F23/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,455

+30.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,320

per 100k

Safety Score

23/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Makhaza (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	528	21.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	456	18.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	367	14.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	273	11.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	221	9.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	185	7.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	180	7.3%
Carjacking	contact	131	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	123	5.0%
Common robbery	contact	103	4.2%
Murder	contact	93	3.8%
Rape	contact	88	3.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	77	3.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	71	2.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	65	2.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	47	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	43	1.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	37	1.5%
Arson	contact-related	29	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	29	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	28	1.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	16	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	11	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	11	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Makhaza Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Makhaza Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Makhaza Safe?

No, Makhaza has high crime levels.

Makhaza scores 23/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Makhaza is 4,320 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Makhaza, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+41%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+30.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

22% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

28/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Makhaza

In 2025, Makhaza recorded 2,455 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Makhaza is Common assault with 528 reported cases (21.5% of all crime in Makhaza), followed by Other aggravated robbery at 456 cases (18.6%) and Drug-Related Crime at 367 cases (14.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Makhaza has increased by 30.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Makhaza area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Makhaza?

The most reported crimes in Makhaza are Common assault (528 cases), Other aggravated robbery (456 cases), Drug-Related Crime (367 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Makhaza compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Makhaza has a crime rate of 4,320 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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