Samora Machel Crime Statistics

Samora Machel, Cape Town, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D42/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,535

-3.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,702

per 100k

Safety Score

42/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Samora Machel (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	313	20.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	281	18.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	216	14.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	209	13.6%
Common assault	contact	181	11.8%
Murder	contact	120	7.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	88	5.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	83	5.4%
Attempted murder	contact	79	5.1%
Common robbery	contact	75	4.9%
Carjacking	contact	69	4.5%
Rape	contact	60	3.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	43	2.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	41	2.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	36	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	25	1.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	25	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	25	1.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	23	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Samora Machel Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Samora Machel Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Samora Machel Safe?

Samora Machel has moderate safety levels.

Samora Machel scores 42/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Samora Machel is 2,702 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Samora Machel, especially at night.

vs National Average

-12%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-3.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Other aggravated robbery

20% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

21/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Samora Machel

In 2025, Samora Machel recorded 1,535 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Samora Machel is Other aggravated robbery with 313 reported cases (20.4% of all crime in Samora Machel), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 281 cases (18.3%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 216 cases (14.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Samora Machel has decreased by 3.2%, a positive sign for the Samora Machel community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Samora Machel?

The most reported crimes in Samora Machel are Other aggravated robbery (313 cases), Drug-Related Crime (281 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (216 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Samora Machel compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Samora Machel has a crime rate of 2,702 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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