Western Cape · City of Cape Town District · SAPS Q4 2025/26
Bishop Lavis Crime Statistics
#16 murder station nationally
Bishop Lavis in Western Cape recorded 32 murders in the January to March 2026 quarter, according to official SAPS crime statistics. This represents a significant increase of 60% compared to the same quarter last year, well above the national trend. The station also recorded 3 carjackings in the same period, a marked improvement from the previous year.
Full crime breakdown — Q4 2025/26 (Jan–Mar 2026)
All Contact Crime
505↓ 10%
Common Assault
211↑ 10.5%
Assault GBH
85↓ 4.5%
Murder
32↑ 60%
Sexual Offences
10↓ 23.1%
Vehicle Theft
7↑ 40%
Rape
4— 0%
Carjacking
3↓ 50%
House Robbery
3↑ 100%
Business Robbery
1↓ 50%
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Data sourced from the official SAPS Q4 2025/2026 Crime Statistics workbook. Year-on-year comparisons are Q4 2026 vs Q4 2025.