Nyanga Crime Statistics

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

F5/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

5,538

+3.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,747

per 100k

Safety Score

5/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Nyanga (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,497	27.0%
Common assault	contact	869	15.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	823	14.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	693	12.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	648	11.7%
Common robbery	contact	573	10.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	412	7.4%
Murder	contact	235	4.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	213	3.8%
Carjacking	contact	213	3.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	180	3.3%
Rape	contact	176	3.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	165	3.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	151	2.7%
Attempted murder	contact	121	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	79	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	77	1.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	63	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	41	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	28	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	27	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	24	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	11	0.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	5	0.1%
Abduction	contact	4	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Nyanga Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nyanga Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nyanga Safe?

No, Nyanga has high crime levels.

Nyanga scores 5/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Nyanga is 9,747 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Nyanga, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+218%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+3.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

27% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

58/63

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Nyanga

In 2025, Nyanga recorded 5,538 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nyanga is Drug-Related Crime with 1,497 reported cases (27.0% of all crime in Nyanga), followed by Common assault at 869 cases (15.7%) and Other aggravated robbery at 823 cases (14.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nyanga has increased by 3.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Nyanga area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nyanga?

The most reported crimes in Nyanga are Drug-Related Crime (1,497 cases), Common assault (869 cases), Other aggravated robbery (823 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Nyanga compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Nyanga has a crime rate of 9,747 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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