Is Cape Town City Centre Safe? 32/100 Safety Score (2026)
Cape Town City Centre scores 32 out of 100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - higher reported crime. The trend is stable.
A score of 32/100 places Cape Town City Centre in the higher reported crime category across Cape Town’s 734 suburbs with safety data (of 744 total). The suburb has a Census 2022 population of 106 850.
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 32/100 means only 32% of suburbs record more harm than 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 Cape Town City Centre score 32 out of 100?
Cape Town City Centre 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 Cape Town City Centre compare to nearby suburbs?
| Suburb | Precinct | Safety index | Rate | Volume | Annualised crimes | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town City Centre | Unknown | 32/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Stable |
| Bo-Kaap | Unknown | 32/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Stable |
| District Six | Unknown | 32/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Stable |
| Gardens | Unknown | 32/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Stable |
| Green Point | Unknown | 45/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Stable |
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 Cape Town City Centre?
Property valuation data is not available for Cape Town City Centre.
For a broader property analysis, see Cape Town property values 2026.
Schools in Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town City Centre has 5 schools.
| School | Phase | Sector | Quintile | LER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn To Live School Of Skills | special | independent | N/A | 14.9:1 |
| St. Mary’S Primary School (Gardens) | primary | public | Q5 | 20.8:1 |
| Gardens Commercial High School | secondary | public | Q5 | 26.8:1 |
| Prestwich Street Primary School | primary | public | Q5 | 29.0:1 |
| Cape Town High School | secondary | public | Q5 | 25.8:1 |
Matric results show a 94.8% aggregate pass rate across 407 candidates.
For a full analysis, see Cape Town schools and education 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Town City Centre a safe area in Cape Town?
Cape Town City Centre records higher reported crime relative to most Cape Town suburbs. Cape Town City Centre scores 32/100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - higher reported crime. The trend is stable.
What is the crime rate in Cape Town City Centre?
Cape Town City Centre scores 32/100 on the StreetSignal safety index. The safety index is 32/100.
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