Melkbosstrand Crime Statistics

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

A81/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

380

-6.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

669

per 100k

Safety Score

81/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Melkbosstrand (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	131	34.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	97	25.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	49	12.9%
Common assault	contact	43	11.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	39	10.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	35	9.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	6.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	5.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	17	4.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	12	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	3.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	2.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.1%
Murder	contact	3	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.3%
Rape	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Melkbosstrand Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Melkbosstrand Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Melkbosstrand Safe?

Yes, Melkbosstrand is relatively safe.

Melkbosstrand scores 81/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 669 per 100,000 people, Melkbosstrand sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Melkbosstrand can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-6.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

34% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

2/63

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Melkbosstrand

In 2025, Melkbosstrand recorded 380 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Melkbosstrand is Commercial Crime with 131 reported cases (34.5% of all crime in Melkbosstrand), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 97 cases (25.5%) and Drug-Related Crime at 49 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Melkbosstrand has decreased by 6.6%, a positive sign for the Melkbosstrand community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Melkbosstrand?

The most reported crimes in Melkbosstrand are Commercial Crime (131 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (97 cases), Drug-Related Crime (49 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Melkbosstrand compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Melkbosstrand has a crime rate of 669 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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