Philippi Crime Statistics

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

F18/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,945

+9.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,184

per 100k

Safety Score

18/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Philippi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,304	44.3%
Common assault	contact	453	15.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	373	12.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	365	12.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	253	8.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	157	5.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	144	4.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	125	4.2%
Attempted murder	contact	103	3.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	95	3.2%
Murder	contact	95	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	80	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	76	2.6%
Carjacking	contact	47	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	47	1.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	33	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	31	1.1%
Rape	contact	29	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	28	1.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	13	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	8	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Philippi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Philippi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Philippi Safe?

No, Philippi has high crime levels.

Philippi scores 18/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Philippi is 5,184 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Philippi, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+69%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+9.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

44% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

38/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Philippi

In 2025, Philippi recorded 2,945 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Philippi is Drug-Related Crime with 1,304 reported cases (44.3% of all crime in Philippi), followed by Common assault at 453 cases (15.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 373 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Philippi has increased by 9.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Philippi area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Philippi?

The most reported crimes in Philippi are Drug-Related Crime (1,304 cases), Common assault (453 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (373 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Philippi compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Philippi has a crime rate of 5,184 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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