Woodstock Crime Statistics

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

F22/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,576

+1.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,534

per 100k

Safety Score

22/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

75,759

Crime Breakdown — Woodstock (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	752	29.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	549	21.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	443	17.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	348	13.5%
Common robbery	contact	221	8.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	195	7.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	168	6.5%
Common assault	contact	137	5.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	125	4.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	111	4.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	67	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	60	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	56	2.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	53	2.1%
Rape	contact	25	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	21	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	19	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.5%
Murder	contact	11	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Woodstock Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Woodstock Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Woodstock Safe?

No, Woodstock has high crime levels.

Woodstock scores 22/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Woodstock is 4,534 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Woodstock, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+48%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+1.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

29% of all crime

Rank in Cape Town

30/63

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Woodstock

In 2025, Woodstock recorded 2,576 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Woodstock is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 752 reported cases (29.2% of all crime in Woodstock), followed by Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 549 cases (21.3%) and Drug-Related Crime at 443 cases (17.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Woodstock has increased by 1.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Woodstock area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Woodstock?

The most reported crimes in Woodstock are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (752 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (549 cases), Drug-Related Crime (443 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Woodstock compare to other areas in Cape Town?

Woodstock has a crime rate of 4,534 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Town, Philadelphia is safer with a rate of 602 per 100k.

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