Mbekweni Crime Statistics

Mbekweni, Cape Winelands, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F19/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,418

+17% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,041

per 100k

Safety Score

19/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

37,509

Crime Breakdown — Mbekweni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	304	21.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	272	19.2%
Common assault	contact	251	17.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	196	13.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	129	9.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	113	8.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	108	7.6%
Common robbery	contact	84	5.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	73	5.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	67	4.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	52	3.7%
Rape	contact	29	2.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	29	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	24	1.7%
Carjacking	contact	23	1.6%
Murder	contact	23	1.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	19	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	17	1.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.3%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Mbekweni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mbekweni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mbekweni Safe?

No, Mbekweni has high crime levels.

Mbekweni scores 19/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mbekweni is 5,041 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mbekweni, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+64%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+17%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in Cape Winelands

16/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mbekweni

In 2025, Mbekweni recorded 1,418 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mbekweni is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 304 reported cases (21.4% of all crime in Mbekweni), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 272 cases (19.2%) and Common assault at 251 cases (17.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mbekweni has increased by 17%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mbekweni area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mbekweni?

The most reported crimes in Mbekweni are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (304 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (272 cases), Common assault (251 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mbekweni compare to other areas in Cape Winelands?

Mbekweni has a crime rate of 5,041 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Cape Winelands, Mcgregor is safer with a rate of 888 per 100k.

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