Is Langa Safe? 12/100 Safety Score (2026)
Langa scores 12 out of 100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - higher reported crime. The trend is stable.
A score of 12/100 places Langa 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 55 961.
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 12/100 means only 12% 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 Langa score 12 out of 100?
Langa 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 Langa compare to nearby suburbs?
| Suburb | Precinct | Safety index | Rate | Volume | Annualised crimes | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langa | Unknown | 12/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Stable |
| Bonteheuwel | Unknown | 48/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Stable |
| Bridgetown | Unknown | 12/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Down |
| Kewtown | Unknown | 12/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Down |
| Pinelands | Unknown | 44/100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Down |
| Welcome Estate | Unknown | 94/100 | 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 Langa?
Property valuation data is not available for Langa.
For a broader property analysis, see Cape Town property values 2026.
Schools in Langa
Langa has 9 schools.
| School | Phase | Sector | Quintile | LER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikamvalethu Secondary School | secondary | public | Q3 | 34.4:1 |
| Langa Secondary School | secondary | public | Q3 | 36.5:1 |
| Isilimela Secondary School | secondary | public | Q3 | 35.8:1 |
| Kulani Secondary School | secondary | public | Q3 | 32.9:1 |
| Mokone Primary School | primary | public | Q3 | 26.1:1 |
| Moshesh Primary School | primary | public | Q3 | 39.7:1 |
| Siyabulela Primary School | primary | public | Q3 | 34.0:1 |
| Thembani Primary School | primary | public | Q3 | 36.0:1 |
Matric results show a 79.4% aggregate pass rate across 925 candidates.
For a full analysis, see Cape Town schools and education 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Langa a safe area in Cape Town?
Langa records higher reported crime relative to most Cape Town suburbs. Langa scores 12/100 on StreetSignal’s safety index - higher reported crime. The trend is stable.
What is the crime rate in Langa?
Langa scores 12/100 on the StreetSignal safety index. The safety index is 12/100.
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