Strand Crime Statistics

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

F15/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,533

-5.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,218

per 100k

Safety Score

15/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Strand (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,831	51.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	559	15.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	460	13.0%
Common assault	contact	417	11.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	264	7.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	229	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	192	5.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	115	3.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	88	2.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	85	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	72	2.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	71	2.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	57	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	51	1.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	49	1.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	49	1.4%
Rape	contact	33	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	20	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	19	0.5%
Murder	contact	12	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Strand Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Strand Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Strand Safe?

No, Strand has high crime levels.

Strand scores 15/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Strand is 6,218 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Strand, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+103%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

52% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

42/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Strand

In 2025, Strand recorded 3,533 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Strand is Drug-Related Crime with 1,831 reported cases (51.8% of all crime in Strand), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 559 cases (15.8%) and Commercial Crime at 460 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Strand has decreased by 5.5%, a positive sign for the Strand community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Strand?

The most reported crimes in Strand are Drug-Related Crime (1,831 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (559 cases), Commercial Crime (460 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Strand compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Strand has a crime rate of 6,218 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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