[CLSTR]
< Back to situations

Monitor this situation.

[SITUATION] · [QUIET] · [CRIME]

2 clusters · 3 sources · 19 days · First seen · Last updated

South Africa regional crime rate trends

Overview

Crime statistics in South Africa show varying trends across different metropolitan and regional areas. In the Tshwane area, contact crime decreased during the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, with significant drops in murder and residential robbery, although specific hotspots remain prone to kidnapping, carjacking, and rape.

In Cape Town, crime increased in a majority of police precincts, though some historically dangerous areas like Manenberg reported declines.

In the Cape Winelands, trends are sharply divided. The village of McGregor experienced a 31% reduction in crime for the year ending March 2026. Conversely, other precincts such as Franschhoek and Touws River reported significant increases in criminal activity, including spikes in murders and drug-related offenses.

Entities

South African Police Service · Franschhoek · Cape Winelands · Tshwane · Manenberg

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Cape Winelands crime rates diverge as McGregor falls and Franschhoek rises

    Crime rates in South Africa’s Cape Winelands are diverging, with McGregor reporting a 31% annual decline while Franschhoek and Touws River face significant increases in crime and murders.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    South Africa crime statistics show mixed trends in Tshwane and Cape Town

    Crime statistics in South Africa show mixed results: Tshwane saw an overall drop in contact crime despite persistent hotspots, while Cape Town reported increases in most precincts despite declines in Manenberg.

Sources

mameloditimes.co.za · tdpelmedia.com · thesouthafrican.com