Sea Point Crime & Safety Report
Sea Point · Mouille Point · Green Point · Three Anchor Bay · Fresnaye · Bantry Bay · Clifton
Data-driven safety insights · v2026-Q1
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Nov 2016 – Feb 2026
SAPS Q1-Q2 2025/26
Apr – Sep 2025
SAPS 2024/25 Annual
Apr 2024 – Mar 2025
Crime Distribution · Sea Point H2 2025
Executive Summary · Sea Point H2 2025
Sea Point is a vibrant Atlantic Seaboard suburb stretching from Signal Hill to the shoreline between Mouille Point and Bantry Bay. One of Cape Town's most densely populated residential areas, it draws a cosmopolitan mix of young professionals, tourists, and long-term residents to its famous promenade, diverse dining scene, and bustling nightlife along Main Road. Vehicle Crime is the #1 reported offence, accounting for 43% of incidents (141 in H2 2025). This is up 80.8% compared to the same period last year. The precinct ranks 3rd in Western Cape Province. Of all tracked categories, 1 are improving and 5 are worsening year-on-year.
Improving (vs H2 2024)
- House Break-In -22%
Worsening (vs H2 2024)
- Vehicle Crime +81%
- Murder / Suspicious Death +50%
- Assault +25%
- Petty Theft +22%
- Robbery +20%
Crime Breakdown · Sea Point H2 2025
| Crime Type | Risk Level | H2 2025 | vs H2 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Crime | HIGH | ~141 incidents | +81% |
| Robbery | MEDIUM | ~55 incidents | +20% |
| Petty Theft | MEDIUM | ~50 incidents | +22% |
| Assault | MEDIUM | ~45 incidents | +25% |
| House Break-In | MEDIUM | ~36 incidents | -22% |
| Murder / Suspicious Death | LOW | ~3 incidents | +50% |
Note: Estimates based on precinct data from SAPS Q1-Q2 2025/26 and news incidents.
Crime Trends Over Time
Neighborhood Safety Zones
Lower Risk Areas
- Main Road commercial strip (daytime)
- Sea Point Promenade (daytime)
- Green Point Urban Park (daytime)
- V&A Waterfront vicinity (all times)
Higher Risk Areas
- Promenade after sunset (after 6pm)
- Beach parking areas (all times)
- Sunset Beach / Queen's Beach area (early morning/evening)
- DHL Stadium parking on event days
- Near homeless encampments (all times)
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