Is Bothasig Safe? 88/100 Safety Score (2026)

Bothasig scores 88 out of 100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - Lower reported crime - placing it among the better-performing suburbs in the Northern Suburbs by this measure. Its annualised crime count is 2,464 across a station population of 26,575. The trend is Down: weighted crime harm fell from 686 to 616 between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025.

That combination - a high safety index, a declining trend, and a median property band of R1.5–2M - makes Bothasig one of the more data-supported choices 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. Bothasig’s rate sub-index is 82/100 and its volume sub-index is 94/100, giving a composite of 88/100. The geometric mean of these two sub-indices weights both the scale of crime and the number of people affected. Full methodology is documented on the StreetSignal methodology page.

How does Bothasig score 88 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 rate sub-index of 82/100 means Bothasig’s per-resident harm is lower than 82% of Cape Town suburbs by this methodology. The volume sub-index of 94/100 means its absolute harm volume is lower than 94% of suburbs. Both sub-indices are high, which is why the composite score of 88/100 is well above the city median. Data period: Q3 2025/2026 (October–December 2025).

Zero murders were recorded in Q3 2025. The precinct recorded 3 attempted murders, 16 robberies with aggravating circumstances, and 31 drug-related offences - up from 17 in Q3 2024.

Commercial crime (90 incidents) and general theft (58 incidents) 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, both of which also score 88/100 with a declining trend. The three suburbs share similar residential profiles, station populations, and crime compositions.

Suburb	Safety index	Trend	Annualised crimes	Risk profile
Bothasig	88/100	Down	2,464	Lower reported crime
Edgemead	88/100	Down	-	Lower reported crime
Richwood	88/100	Down	-	Lower reported crime
Panorama	88/100	Down	-	Moderate reported crime
Monte Vista	88/100	Stable	-	Higher reported crime
Durbanville	61/100	Stable	-	Moderate reported crime
Milnerton	88/100	Up	-	Higher reported crime

Panorama scores 88/100 - 46 points below Bothasig - despite being adjacent. Monte Vista scores 88/100 with a Stable trend; its Higher reported crime profile reflects a precinct with different crime composition. Milnerton at 88/100 with a rising trend is 81 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 61/100 for safety offers a different price point and more retail infrastructure. Edgemead at 88/100 and Richwood at 88/100 are the closest comparators in both safety index and property band. Bothasig offers 88/100 at R1.5–2M - a combination that is difficult to improve on in the Northern Suburbs without moving significantly further out.

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, Edgemead, and Richwood cluster at 88/100 with declining trends - a data profile that holds up well compared to most of the metro. Panorama at 88/100 and Monte Vista at 88/100 are in different risk bands despite sitting within a few kilometres.

For families who are also considering the Southern Suburbs: Rondebosch scores 98/100 at a higher price point. For those who need the Northern Suburbs specifically, Bothasig’s combination of 88/100 safety index, five Q5 schools, and R1.5–2M median is a data-supported benchmark against which to evaluate other Northern Suburbs options.

Milnerton at 88/100 with an upward trend and Durbanville at 61/100 with a stable trend illustrate the range within the broader Northern Suburbs corridor. A buyer comparing Bothasig to Milnerton is not comparing like for like - they are in different risk bands, with different crime trajectories.

Is Bothasig safe for families?

The data supports Bothasig as a Lower reported crime suburb with a declining trend. The safety index of 88/100 - a relative measure comparing reported crime across Cape Town’s 744 suburbs, not an absolute safety guarantee - reflects both a low per-resident harm rate (sub-index 82/100) and low absolute harm volume (sub-index 94/100).

Zero murders in Q3 2025. The dominant crime categories are commercial crime and general theft, not contact crime.

The five 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 88/100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - Lower reported crime - with 2,464 annualised crimes across a station population of 26,575. Zero murders were recorded in Q3 2025. The trend is declining. It is one of the higher-scoring suburbs in the Northern Suburbs by this methodology, which is a relative measure across Cape Town’s 744 suburbs, not an absolute safety guarantee.

How does Bothasig compare to Edgemead for safety?

Bothasig and Edgemead both score 88/100 with a declining trend. They are the closest 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.

Why does Bothasig score higher than Panorama on the safety index?

Bothasig scores 88/100 versus Panorama’s 42/100 - a 46-point gap. The difference reflects lower per-resident harm in Bothasig’s precinct (rate sub-index 82 vs Panorama’s lower rate), lower absolute harm volume (volume sub-index 94), and a declining trend. The precincts are adjacent but cover different populations and crime profiles.