Western Cape · City of Cape Town District · SAPS Q4 2025/26
Khayelitsha Crime Statistics
#6 murder station nationally
Khayelitsha in Western Cape is currently ranked #6 nationally for murder, recording 48 cases in the January to March 2026 quarter. This represents a significant increase of 26.3% compared to the same quarter last year, well above the national trend. The station also recorded 27 carjackings in the same period, a notable increase worth monitoring.
Full crime breakdown — Q4 2025/26 (Jan–Mar 2026)
All Contact Crime
677↓ 19.8%
Common Assault
251↓ 8.1%
Assault GBH
114↓ 33.7%
Murder
48↑ 26.3%
Sexual Offences
45↑ 4.7%
Rape
39↑ 5.4%
Carjacking
27↑ 22.7%
House Robbery
19↓ 53.7%
Vehicle Theft
11↓ 26.7%
Business Robbery
3↓ 70%
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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.