Western Cape · City of Cape Town District · SAPS Q4 2025/26
Cape Town Central Crime Statistics
Cape Town Central in Western Cape recorded 3 murders in the January to March 2026 quarter, according to official SAPS crime statistics. This is a significant improvement — down 25% compared to the same quarter last year. The station also recorded 7 carjackings in the same period, a marked improvement from the previous year.
Full crime breakdown — Q4 2025/26 (Jan–Mar 2026)
All Contact Crime
763↓ 11.7%
Common Assault
155↓ 3.1%
Vehicle Theft
38↑ 11.8%
Assault GBH
33↑ 13.8%
Sexual Offences
30↑ 50%
Rape
21↑ 75%
Carjacking
7↓ 22.2%
Murder
3↓ 25%
Business Robbery
3— 0%
House Robbery
0↓ 100%
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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.