Sea Point Crime Statistics

Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F21/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,686

+14% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,727

per 100k

Safety Score

21/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Sea Point (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	971	36.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	797	29.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	657	24.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	541	20.1%
Common assault	contact	101	3.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	88	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	80	3.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	59	2.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	57	2.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	53	2.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	49	1.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	47	1.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	31	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	0.6%
Rape	contact	12	0.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.0%
Murder	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%
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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Sea Point Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sea Point Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sea Point Safe?

No, Sea Point has high crime levels.

Sea Point scores 21/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Sea Point is 4,727 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Sea Point, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+54%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+14%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Theft out of or from motor vehicle

36% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

33/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Sea Point

In 2025, Sea Point recorded 2,686 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sea Point is Theft out of or from motor vehicle with 971 reported cases (36.2% of all crime in Sea Point), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 797 cases (29.7%) and Drug-Related Crime at 657 cases (24.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sea Point has increased by 14%, indicating a worsening trend for the Sea Point area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sea Point?

The most reported crimes in Sea Point are Theft out of or from motor vehicle (971 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (797 cases), Drug-Related Crime (657 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Sea Point compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Sea Point has a crime rate of 4,727 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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