Mfuleni Crime Statistics

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

F2/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

7,366

+9.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

12,963

per 100k

Safety Score

2/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Mfuleni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	1,825	24.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,495	20.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	941	12.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	929	12.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	764	10.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	617	8.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	539	7.3%
Murder	contact	308	4.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	297	4.0%
Common robbery	contact	264	3.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	247	3.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	223	3.0%
Carjacking	contact	188	2.6%
Rape	contact	184	2.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	161	2.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	152	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	151	2.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	131	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	87	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	87	1.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	47	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	40	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	35	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	32	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	32	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	11	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mfuleni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mfuleni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mfuleni Safe?

No, Mfuleni has high crime levels.

Mfuleni scores 2/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mfuleni is 12,963 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mfuleni, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+323%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+9.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

25% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

60/63

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Mfuleni

In 2025, Mfuleni recorded 7,366 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mfuleni is Common assault with 1,825 reported cases (24.8% of all crime in Mfuleni), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 1,495 cases (20.3%) and Malicious damage to property at 941 cases (12.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mfuleni has increased by 9.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mfuleni area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mfuleni?

The most reported crimes in Mfuleni are Common assault (1,825 cases), Drug-Related Crime (1,495 cases), Malicious damage to property (941 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mfuleni compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Mfuleni has a crime rate of 12,963 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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