Southern Suburbs

Claremont

Leafy and convenient

7.5/10 · Safe

Crime hotspots, walking routes, neighbourhood tips, and what locals say.

A leafy Southern Suburbs neighbourhood between Newlands and Wynberg, anchored by Cavendish Square, good schools, and quick access to UCT and the M3.

Families Professionals Students

Safety

7.5

Safe

Tourist relevance: High

Mixed: Cavendish Square and the village zone safe by day, property-crime risk on quiet side streets and at night. Station and taxi zones require normal urban caution.

Violent Crime

5.6

Property Crime

6.8

Gang Safety

No gang activity

Property & Rental Data Data as of Feb 2026

R11,500

1BR Rent/month

±R1,300 · n=6

R10000 – R15000

2BR Rent/month

R1.6M

Median 1BR Price

±R1.5M · n=8

R22000

Price per m²

Rental +7.0% YoY Property +7.0% YoY View listings on Property24

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cavendish Square retail
Strong school options
Good rail and road links
Walkable village section

Cons

Traffic along Main Road and the M3
Property-crime risk away from main streets
Mixed street-by-street safety

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Disclaimer

Safety scores and property data are estimates based on publicly available sources and may not reflect current conditions. Always exercise personal judgement and conduct your own research before making housing or travel decisions.