Is Camps Bay Safe? What the Data Shows (2026)

Camps Bay scores 48 out of 100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - Moderate reported crime. Its annualised crime count is 824. That figure is lower than the majority of Cape Town’s police precincts. The trend is Stable.

The score is a composite of two sub-indices: a rate sub-index of 38 (per-capita harm) and a volume sub-index of 61 (absolute crime harm). The gap between rate and volume reflects Camps Bay’s small permanent population - crime divided by fewer residents produces a higher per-capita rate than the absolute numbers alone would suggest.

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. Camps Bay’s composite score of 48/100 combines per-capita rate (38/100) and absolute volume (61/100) via geometric mean. The per-capita rate is lower because the precinct’s small resident population amplifies the rate calculation. Full methodology is documented on the StreetSignal methodology page.

Why does Camps Bay score 48 out of 100?

SAPS publishes crime statistics at police precinct level, not suburb level. The Camps Bay precinct serves approximately 4,296 permanent residents according to Census 2022 subplace estimates. It also covers one of the most visited stretches of coastline in southern Africa.

When you divide the precinct’s total crime count by 4,296 residents, you get a per-capita harm rate that is higher than the absolute crime numbers alone would suggest. The crimes are not all committed against - or by - those 4,296 residents. They include incidents involving a larger visitor population that moves through the area daily, seasonally, and over weekends.

This rate-volume divergence is common in low-population precincts with high foot traffic. The rate sub-index (38/100) is pulled down by the small population denominator, while the volume sub-index (61/100) reflects the actual number of incidents - which is relatively low. The composite score of 48/100 balances both perspectives.

Both sub-indices are visible on Camps Bay’s full neighbourhood profile.

How does Camps Bay compare to other precincts?

Sea Point scores 40/100 and Green Point scores 47/100. Sea Point and Green Point fall under separate precincts with different crime profiles. Their scores reflect the composite of per-capita harm and absolute volume in each precinct.

Hout Bay scores 23/100 with 1,840 annualised crimes across 24,545 residents. Its crime count is four times Camps Bay’s, and its score reflects Higher reported crime. For why Hout Bay’s story is more complex, see is Hout Bay safe.

Rondebosch scores 37/100 with 1,096 annualised crimes across a station population of 23,267. Its absolute crime count is comparable to Camps Bay’s, but the residential population is seven times larger.

What types of crime occur in Camps Bay?

The safety index alone does not tell you what kind of crime a precinct records. For families and insurance brokers, the breakdown matters more than the composite.

Camps Bay’s crime profile is dominated by property offences: theft from motor vehicles, burglary at residential premises, and shoplifting. These are categories associated with tourist-area crime pressure - vehicles left unattended at beaches, short-let properties targeted while occupants are out, and retail theft in the commercial strip along Victoria Road.

Under the Crime Harm Index, these offences carry low harm weights (2-20 days), which is why Camps Bay’s volume sub-index is 61/100.

Contact crime - murder, attempted murder, robbery, assault - is present but at low absolute numbers. The precinct recorded zero murders and zero attempted murders in Q4 2025/2026 (January–March 2026). The overall trend direction is Stable. Data period: Q4 2025/2026 (January-March 2026).

For an insurance broker, Nyanga scores 0/100 with 7 240 annualised crimes dominated by contact offences - a fundamentally different risk profile. Camps Bay’s 48/100 reflects predominantly low-harm property crime, not violent crime pressure.

What does property cost in Camps Bay?

Camps Bay’s median municipal valuation is R14M, placing it in the 99th percentile of Cape Town property values. The precinct contains 1,540 residential properties, predominantly freehold. This is not a suburb where buyers weigh safety against affordability - the purchase decision is lifestyle-driven.

The annualised compound growth rate (CAGR) is -0.87%, meaning municipal valuations have slightly decreased in recent cycles. By comparison, Constantia - R7.5M median, 97th percentile - recorded 4.0% CAGR over the same period.

Constantia scores 99+/100 for safety at half the price point. Rondebosch scores 37/100 with a R5M median. A buyer paying R14M in Camps Bay is paying for the Atlantic Seaboard, not for a safety premium.

Are there good schools in Camps Bay?

Camps Bay has three schools, all Quintile 5:

• Camps Bay High School (secondary)
• Camps Bay Primary School (primary)
• Phyllis Jowell Jewish Day School (primary)

Three Q5 schools within the suburb is adequate for a residential area of 3,178 people. But for families prioritising school choice, the Southern Suburbs offer significantly more options.

Claremont has 14 schools, including Herschel Girls School and Western Province Preparatory. Rondebosch anchors some of the most competitive schools in the Western Cape at 37/100. Durbanville in the Northern Suburbs offers seven schools with a median valuation of R3.2M.

For a full analysis, see Cape Town schools and education 2026.

Is Camps Bay safe for families?

The data supports what residents already know: Camps Bay is one of the quieter parts of Cape Town. The score of 48/100 reflects a low annualised crime count of 824 - predominantly in low-harm property crime categories. The trend is Stable.

The rate sub-index (38/100) is lower than the volume sub-index (61/100) because the small resident population of 4,296 amplifies the per-capita calculation. A family living in Camps Bay is not exposed to the same risk the per-capita rate alone would imply - the composite score of 48 balances both perspectives.

The trend matters as much as the score. Camps Bay’s crime trend is Stable. Milnerton at 26/100 is also trending Stable. Table View at 28/100 is trending Stable.

For the complete picture, see Camps Bay’s full neighbourhood profile on StreetSignal. The methodology behind every score is documented on the methodology page.

For how Camps Bay fits into the broader safety picture, see the safest suburbs in Cape Town 2026. For property value context, see Cape Town property values 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Camps Bay dangerous to live in?

Camps Bay records 824 annualised crimes - fewer than most Cape Town precincts. Its safety index of 48/100 is a composite of rate (38) and volume (61) sub-indices. The rate sub-index is lower because the small resident population of 4,296 amplifies the per-capita calculation. Crime is predominantly property-related, and the trend is Stable.

Why does Camps Bay score 48/100?

The score of 48/100 is a composite of the rate sub-index (38) and volume sub-index (61). The rate sub-index is lower because Camps Bay’s small resident population (4,296) amplifies the per-capita crime rate. The volume sub-index, which measures absolute crime harm, is higher because the actual number of incidents is relatively low. Both sub-indices are shown on the suburb page.

What is the average property price in Camps Bay?

Camps Bay’s median municipal valuation is R14M, placing it in the 99th percentile. The precinct has 1,540 residential properties. By comparison, Rondebosch offers a 37/100 safety index at a R5M median.

How does Camps Bay compare to Constantia for safety?

Constantia scores 99+/100 with 1,728 annualised crimes across 32,445 residents. Camps Bay scores 48/100 with 824 crimes across 4,296 residents. Camps Bay records fewer crimes but its composite score is lower because the small population amplifies the per-capita harm rate.

Are there schools in Camps Bay?

Camps Bay has three Quintile 5 schools: Camps Bay High, Camps Bay Primary, and Phyllis Jowell Jewish Day School. For more school options, Claremont (14 schools) and Rondebosch (37/100) offer greater choice.