Is Bothasig Safe? 39/100 Safety Index (2026)

Bothasig scores 39 out of 100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - Moderate reported crime - placing it in the lower-middle range of Cape Town suburbs by this measure. Its annualised crime count is 1,128 across a station population of 26,575. The trend is Down: total reported crime fell between Q4 2024/2025 (January–March 2025) and Q4 2025/2026 (January–March 2026).

That combination - a mid-range safety index, a declining trend, and a median property band of R1.5–2M - makes Bothasig a data-supported option for families buying in the R1.5–2.5M range in the Northern Suburbs.

A note on methodology: StreetSignal’s safety index is a relative measure comparing reported crime across Cape Town’s 744 suburbs; it is not an absolute safety guarantee. The index is a composite of two sub-dimensions: harm-per-resident (rate) and absolute harm volume. The geometric mean of these two sub-indices weights both the scale of crime and the number of people affected. A score of 39/100 sits in the Moderate reported crime band. Full methodology is documented on the StreetSignal methodology page.

How does Bothasig score 39 out of 100?

SAPS publishes crime statistics at police precinct level. The Bothasig precinct covers a station population of 26,575 residents, and Bothasig suburb falls entirely within that precinct’s jurisdiction. Unlike tourist-area precincts where visitor-driven crime inflates per-capita rates, Bothasig is a residential suburb - its crime count reflects the people who live there, not a transient visitor population.

The composite score of 39/100 sits in the Moderate reported crime band, below the city-wide median of 41/100. Data period: Q4 2025/2026 (January–March 2026).

Zero murders were recorded in Q4 2025/2026 (January–March 2026), down from 1 in Q4 2024/2025. The precinct recorded 1 attempted murder (down from 4), 16 robberies with aggravating circumstances (down from 23), and 21 drug-related offences (down from 22 in Q4 2024/2025).

Commercial crime (50 incidents, down from 81) and general theft (50 incidents, down from 59) are the dominant categories by volume. Contact crime is present but at low absolute numbers relative to the station population.

What is Bothasig’s safety profile in context?

Bothasig sits in the Northern Suburbs cluster alongside Edgemead and Richwood. The three suburbs share similar residential profiles, station populations, and crime compositions.

Panorama scores 41/100 - 2 points above Bothasig - a close geographic comparator despite sitting in a different precinct. Monte Vista scores 35/100 with a Down trend; its Moderate reported crime profile reflects a precinct with different crime composition. Milnerton at 26/100 with a Stable trend is 13 points below Bothasig and sits in a different risk band entirely.

The gap between Bothasig and its lower-scoring neighbours is not explained by geography alone. Precinct jurisdiction boundaries, station population size, and crime category mix all contribute to differences of this scale.

What does property cost in Bothasig?

Bothasig’s median municipal valuation falls in the R1.5–2M band - the dominant band across its 3,372 residential properties. Of those, 95.4% are valued above R1M. This positions Bothasig as an established, predominantly freehold suburb rather than a mixed-density growth area.

For buyers comparing Northern Suburbs options: Durbanville at 32/100 for safety sits in the Higher reported crime band despite its higher price point and more retail infrastructure. Edgemead at 43/100 and Richwood at 44/100 are close comparators in the Northern Suburbs. Bothasig offers 39/100 at R1.5–2M - a Moderate reported crime safety profile at a competitive price point within the Northern Suburbs.

Are there good schools in Bothasig?

Bothasig has five schools, four of which are Quintile 5:

• Bothasig High School (secondary, Q5, 976 learners, ratio 33.7:1)
• Bosmansdam Hoërskool (secondary, Q5, 1,108 learners, ratio 26.4:1)
• Bosmansdam Primary School (primary, Q5, 940 learners, ratio 26.9:1)
• Wolraad Woltemade Primary School (primary, Q5, 840 learners, ratio 25.5:1)
• Tafelbergskool (special needs, 363 learners, ratio 10.1:1)

Four Q5 schools within the suburb - two primary and two secondary - is a strong offering for a residential area of 12,380 people (Census 2022). Families moving to Bothasig are not dependent on adjacent suburbs for schooling.

The learner-educator ratio at Bothasig High (33.7:1) is above the provincial average, which is worth noting. Bosmansdam Hoërskool’s 26.4:1 ratio is more moderate. For families for whom school capacity and ratios matter as much as quintile, the full school profiles are on Bothasig’s suburb page.

What healthcare and services does Bothasig have?

Bothasig has one public clinic - Bothasig Clinic on the corner of De Grendel and Swellengrebel Avenue - within the suburb. The nearest fire station is the Milnerton Divisional HQ, 2.3km away, which places Bothasig in the within-5km response category.

The suburb’s community library has 8,885 registered members across a 650m² facility - a relatively high membership-to-population ratio for a suburb of this size. Load shedding block is 0.

Bothasig has no MyCiTi routes, Golden Arrow bus services, or Metrorail access listed in the current data. Transport in Bothasig is predominantly private vehicle. Buyers who rely on public transport should weigh this carefully before committing.

How does Bothasig compare to other Northern Suburbs?

The Northern Suburbs safety picture is more varied than its reputation suggests. Bothasig and Edgemead sit at 39/100 and 43/100 respectively with declining trends. Richwood at 44/100 edges out Edgemead as the strongest performer in the immediate cluster. Panorama at 41/100 and Monte Vista at 35/100 both fall in the Moderate band despite falling under different precincts within a few kilometres.

For families who are also considering the Southern Suburbs: Rondebosch scores 37/100 at a higher price point. For those who need the Northern Suburbs specifically, Bothasig’s combination of 39/100 safety index, four Q5 schools, and R1.5–2M median is a data-supported benchmark against which to evaluate other Northern Suburbs options.

Milnerton at 26/100 with a Stable trend and Durbanville at 32/100 with a Stable trend both sit in the Higher reported crime band. A buyer comparing Bothasig (39/100, Moderate) to either Milnerton or Durbanville is not comparing like for like - they are in different risk bands.

Is Bothasig safe for families?

The data supports Bothasig as a Moderate reported crime suburb with a declining trend. The safety index of 39/100 - a relative measure comparing reported crime across Cape Town’s 744 suburbs, not an absolute safety guarantee - reflects both per-resident harm rate and absolute harm volume.

Zero murders in Q4 2025/2026 (January–March 2026). The dominant crime categories are commercial crime and general theft, not contact crime.

The four Q5 schools within the suburb, a public clinic, and a community library with 8,885 members point to an established residential suburb with functioning public infrastructure. The absence of public transport is the clearest constraint for car-free households.

For the complete picture - including the full crime breakdown by category, property distribution, and school details - see Bothasig’s full neighbourhood profile on StreetSignal. For how Bothasig fits into the broader Northern Suburbs safety picture, see the safest suburbs in Cape Town 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bothasig safe to live in?

Bothasig scores 39/100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - Moderate reported crime - with 1 128 annualised crimes across a station population of 26,575. Zero murders were recorded in Q4 2025/2026 (January–March 2026). The trend is declining. This is a relative measure across Cape Town’s 744 suburbs, not an absolute safety guarantee.

How does Bothasig compare to Edgemead for safety?

Bothasig scores 39/100 and Edgemead scores 43/100, both with a declining trend. They are close comparators in the Northern Suburbs by safety index. The difference in practice comes down to property mix, school options, and proximity to retail - not the safety index.

What schools are in Bothasig?

Bothasig has four Quintile 5 schools: Bothasig High School (secondary, 976 learners), Bosmansdam Hoërskool (secondary, 1,108 learners), Bosmansdam Primary (940 learners), and Wolraad Woltemade Primary (840 learners). A special needs school, Tafelbergskool, is also within the suburb.

What is the median property value in Bothasig?

Bothasig’s median municipal valuation falls in the R1.5–2M band across 3,372 residential properties. 95.4% of properties are valued above R1M. For a direct comparison, Edgemead and Richwood offer similar safety indices in a comparable price range.

How does Bothasig compare to Panorama on the safety index?

Bothasig scores 39/100 versus Panorama’s 41/100 - a 2-point gap. Bothasig sits in the Moderate reported crime band and Panorama in the same band, though they fall under different precincts covering different populations and crime profiles.