Rondebosch Crime Statistics

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

B67/100

Safe

Total Crimes

728

-20.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,282

per 100k

Safety Score

67/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Rondebosch (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	241	33.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	208	28.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	183	25.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	80	11.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	65	8.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	37	5.1%
Common assault	contact	31	4.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	21	2.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	17	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	1.5%
Rape	contact	9	1.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	7	1.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	1.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	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%

Rondebosch Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rondebosch Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rondebosch Safe?

Yes, Rondebosch is relatively safe.

Rondebosch scores 67/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,282 per 100,000 people, Rondebosch sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Rondebosch can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-58%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-20.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

33% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

8/63

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Rondebosch

In 2025, Rondebosch recorded 728 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rondebosch is Commercial Crime with 241 reported cases (33.1% of all crime in Rondebosch), followed by Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 208 cases (28.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 183 cases (25.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rondebosch has decreased by 20.8%, a positive sign for the Rondebosch community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rondebosch?

The most reported crimes in Rondebosch are Commercial Crime (241 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (208 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (183 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Rondebosch compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Rondebosch has a crime rate of 1,282 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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