Steenberg Crime Statistics

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

F18/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,964

+7.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,217

per 100k

Safety Score

18/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Steenberg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	2,383	80.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	263	8.9%
Common assault	contact	257	8.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	176	5.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	164	5.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	100	3.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	87	2.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	69	2.3%
Attempted murder	contact	59	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	56	1.9%
Murder	contact	55	1.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	45	1.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	35	1.2%
Rape	contact	33	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	29	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	27	0.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	27	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	20	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	11	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	7	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
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%

Steenberg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Steenberg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Steenberg Safe?

No, Steenberg has high crime levels.

Steenberg scores 18/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Steenberg is 5,217 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Steenberg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+70%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+7.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

80% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

39/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Steenberg

In 2025, Steenberg recorded 2,964 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Steenberg is Drug-Related Crime with 2,383 reported cases (80.4% of all crime in Steenberg), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 263 cases (8.9%) and Common assault at 257 cases (8.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Steenberg has increased by 7.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Steenberg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Steenberg?

The most reported crimes in Steenberg are Drug-Related Crime (2,383 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (263 cases), Common assault (257 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Steenberg compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Steenberg has a crime rate of 5,217 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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