Is Brackenfell Central Safe? 83/100 Safety Score (2026)
Brackenfell Central scores 83 out of 100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - lower reported crime. The trend is up.
A score of 83/100 places Brackenfell Central in the lower reported crime category across Cape Town’s 734 suburbs with safety data (of 744 total). The suburb has a Census 2022 population of 35 135.
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. A score of 83/100 means safer than approximately 83% Cape Town suburbs by this methodology. Full methodology is documented on the StreetSignal methodology page. Data period: Q3 2025/2026 (October-December 2025).
Why does Brackenfell Central score 83 out of 100?
Brackenfell Central maps to the Unknown SAPS precinct. StreetSignal assigns the primary precinct as the data source. All suburbs under the same precinct receive an identical safety index. This is a known limitation of precinct-level data: the score reflects the precinct as a whole, not any individual suburb within it.
How does Brackenfell Central compare to nearby suburbs?
| Suburb | Precinct | Safety index | Rate | Volume | Annualised crimes | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenfell Central | Unknown | 83/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Up |
| Arauna | Unknown | 83/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Up |
| Ferndale | Unknown | 83/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Up |
| Morgenster | Unknown | 83/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Up |
| Morgenster Heights | Unknown | 83/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Up |
| Protea Heights | Unknown | 83/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Up |
A methodology note on shared precincts: Suburbs under the same SAPS precinct receive identical safety indices because the underlying crime data is reported at precinct level, not suburb level. Matching scores between suburbs in the table above may indicate a shared precinct.
What does property cost in Brackenfell Central?
Property valuation data is not available for Brackenfell Central.
For a broader property analysis, see Cape Town property values 2026.
Schools in Brackenfell Central
Brackenfell Central has 1 school.
| School | Phase | Sector | Quintile | LER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Of Global Curriculum High Schoo | secondary | independent | N/A | 2.8:1 |
For a full analysis, see Cape Town schools and education 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brackenfell Central a safe area in Cape Town?
Yes, relative to most Cape Town suburbs. Brackenfell Central scores 83/100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - lower reported crime. The trend is up.
What is the crime rate in Brackenfell Central?
Brackenfell Central scores 83/100 on the StreetSignal safety index. The safety index is 83/100.
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