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Cape Town Neighbourhoods

Make smarter location decisions with neighbourhood-level crime trends, safety scores, and rental data. Find the perfect area for your stay.

27 Neighbourhoods Safety scored 116 Wards analysed

Safety Map

Very Safe (8+)
Safe (6-8)
Moderate (4-6)
Caution (2-4)
Avoid (<2)

Neighbourhood Comparison

All neighbourhoods with rental, property, and listing data. Click column headers to sort.

Neighbourhood District Safety Last Updated Median 1BR Price Median 1BR Rent Listings Guide
Camps Bay
Glamorous beachfront
Atlantic Seaboard 10.0 Feb 2026 R5.0M
Β±R1.8M Β· n=18
R22,500
Β±R9,200 Β· n=52
Bantry Bay
Tranquil luxury
Atlantic Seaboard 8.7 Feb 2026 R5.8M
Β±R1.9M Β· n=11
R21,000
Β±R8,500 Β· n=34
–
Clifton
Exclusive and pristine
Atlantic Seaboard 8.7 Feb 2026 R5.5M
Β±R2.2M Β· n=8
R40,000
Β±R18,000 Β· n=12
–
Simon's Town
Naval heritage charm
False Bay 8.7 Feb 2026 R2.2M
Β±R750K Β· n=12
R10,000
Β±R3,500 Β· n=18
–
Green Point
Urban village feel
Atlantic Seaboard 8.5 Feb 2026 R3.2M
Β±R1.1M Β· n=62
R21,000
Β±R7,000 Β· n=98
Sea Point
Urban coastal buzz
Atlantic Seaboard 8.0 Feb 2026 R3.2M
Β±R1.1M Β· n=95
R20,000
Β±R6,500 Β· n=185
Somerset West
Helderberg wine country
Northern Suburbs 8.0 Feb 2026 R1.1M
Β±R380K Β· n=55
R13,000
Β±R4,200 Β· n=64
Tamboerskloof
Quiet residential charm
City Bowl 8.0 Feb 2026 R2.1M
Β±R800K Β· n=19
R16,000
Β±R5,500 Β· n=31
Oranjezicht
Artisan and organic
City Bowl 7.8 Feb 2026 R2.4M
Β±R900K Β· n=16
R12,500
Β±R4,800 Β· n=24
Constantia
Wine estate elegance
Southern Suburbs 7.7 Feb 2026 R2.2M
Β±R950K Β· n=20
R17,500
Β±R6,000 Β· n=28
–
Bellville & Durbanville
Suburban family hubs
Northern Suburbs 7.5 Feb 2026 R1.1M
Β±R350K Β· n=68
R8,500
Β±R2,800 Β· n=110
Bloubergstrand
Windswept coastal views
Northern Suburbs 7.5 – – – –
Franschhoek
Gourmet wine village
Cape Winelands 7.5 Feb 2026 R2.9M
Β±R1.2M Β· n=10
R20,000
Β±R7,500 Β· n=14
Rondebosch
Leafy student-meets-family suburb
Southern Suburbs 7.5 Feb 2026 R2.0M
Β±R820K Β· n=31
R15,500
Β±R5,200 Β· n=52
Stellenbosch
Historic university wine town
Cape Winelands 7.5 Feb 2026 R1.2M
Β±R480K Β· n=42
R11,500
Β±R4,000 Β· n=72
Vredehoek
Local and breezy
City Bowl 7.5 Feb 2026 R2.1M
Β±R780K Β· n=15
R14,000
Β±R4,800 Β· n=28
Gardens
Leafy and central
City Bowl 7.0 Feb 2026 R1.9M
Β±R750K Β· n=38
R15,000
Β±R5,200 Β· n=68
Hout Bay
Mountain-meets-sea village
South Peninsula 7.0 Feb 2026 R2.0M
Β±R850K Β· n=24
R15,000
Β±R5,800 Β· n=38
Woodstock
Creative and edgy
Woodstock & East 7.0 Feb 2026 R1.2M
Β±R450K Β· n=35
R13,500
Β±R4,200 Β· n=56
Kalk Bay
Quaint fishing village
False Bay 6.7 Feb 2026 R1.9M
Β±R650K Β· n=10
R14,000
Β±R5,200 Β· n=16
–
Walmer Estate
Gritty and evolving
Woodstock & East 6.7 Feb 2026 – R9,000
Β±R3,500 Β· n=8
Bo-Kaap
Colourful and cultural
City Bowl 6.5 Feb 2026 R2.5M
Β±R850K Β· n=14
R15,000
Β±R4,500 Β· n=22
Observatory
Bohemian and eclectic
Southern Suburbs 6.2 Feb 2026 R1.2M
Β±R420K Β· n=30
R13,000
Β±R4,000 Β· n=45
–
Muizenberg
Surf and colour
False Bay 6.0 Feb 2026 R1.4M
Β±R520K Β· n=28
R12,750
Β±R3,800 Β· n=42
Parow
Mixed suburban sprawl
Northern Suburbs 6.0 Feb 2026 R700,000
Β±R220K Β· n=48
R8,500
Β±R2,400 Β· n=82
Ottery
Quiet suburban pocket
Cape Flats 4.0 Feb 2026 R750,000
Β±R250K Β· n=18
R7,400
Β±R2,100 Β· n=26
Philippi
High-risk area
Cape Flats 1.0 Feb 2026 R475,000
Β±R150K Β· n=10
R3,500
Β±R1,200 Β· n=15

Sources: Rental medians from Private Property, PayProp & Africanvestor (Feb 2026). 1BR purchase prices from Property24, Private Property & Lightstone (Feb 2026). Safety scores from SAPS ward-level crime data & editorial research. Listings link to Property24 rental searches. n = sample size (number of listings); Β± = standard deviation showing price spread.

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About This Data

Safety scores are derived from South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics, research reports, and news sentiment analysis across 116 electoral wards. Property and rental data comes from Lightstone, PayProp, and Inside Airbnb.