# South Africa regional crime rate trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-africa-regional-crime-rate-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-13T11:19:41.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cape-winelands-crime-rates-diverge-as-mcgregor-falls-and-franschhoek-rises

### 2026-09-24: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-africa-crime-statistics-show-mixed-trends-in-tshwane-and-cape-town

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