South Peninsula

Hout Bay

Mountain-meets-sea village

7.0/10 · Safe

Incident map, crime statistics, safety zones, and trend analysis.

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

A scenic harbour village surrounded by mountains, famous for its fishing boats, seal island cruises, and the spectacular Chapman's Peak Drive.

Nature lovers Families Horse riders

Safety

7.0

Safe

Tourist relevance: High

SAFE: Popular tourist destination. Harbour, seal trips, Chapman's Peak. Llandudno is exclusive beach suburb. Main tourist areas are safe and well-secured. Note: Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in valley has elevated crime but is geographically separate from tourist areas and visitors don't go there.

Violent Crime

6.0

Property Crime

7.4

Gang Safety

No gang activity

Property & Rental Data Data as of Feb 2026

R15,000

1BR Rent/month

±R5,800 · n=38

R25000 – R25000

2BR Rent/month

R2.0M

Median 1BR Price

±R850K · n=24

900

Airbnb Listings

R1600

Avg Nightly Rate

Rental +9.0% YoY View listings on Property24

Pros & Cons

Pros

Stunning natural setting
Chapman's Peak Drive
Active harbour
Horse riding on beach

Cons

One road in/out (traffic!)
Far from city centre
Baboon encounters
Variable weather

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.