Southern Suburbs suburbs
The Southern Suburbs run along the eastern flank of Table Mountain from Mowbray to Retreat. This corridor includes some of Cape Town's most established residential neighbourhoods, top schools, and the University of Cape Town. Property values and safety profiles vary significantly between the upper and lower suburbs.
53
suburbs
38
avg safety index
5
lower reported crime
24
higher reported crime
Safety indices are a relative measure comparing reported crime across Cape Town's 744 suburbs. They are not an absolute safety guarantee.Full methodology.
| Suburb | Safety | Risk profile | Property | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constantia | 100 | Lower reported crime | R6-7M | 4 |
| Sybrand Park | 94 | Lower reported crime | R2-2.5M | 2 |
| Pinati Estate | 82 | Lower reported crime | R4-600k | 1 |
| Vanguard Estate | 74 | Lower reported crime | R1-1.5M | 1 |
| Welcome Estate | 73 | Lower reported crime | R1-1.5M | 2 |
| Bishopscourt | 51 | Moderate reported crime | R10-15M | - |
| Diep River | 46 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 4 |
| Meadowridge | 44 | Moderate reported crime | R3-3.5M | - |
| Ottery | 44 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 7 |
| Hanover Park | 43 | Moderate reported crime | R2-400k | 5 |
| Newfields | 42 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 2 |
| Newlands | 40 | Moderate reported crime | R4.5-5M | 4 |
| Rosebank | 40 | Moderate reported crime | R1.5-2M | 5 |
| Southfield | 40 | Moderate reported crime | R1.5-2M | 1 |
| Surrey Estate | 40 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 4 |
| Rondebosch | 37 | Moderate reported crime | R2.5-3M | 12 |
| Vredehoek | 37 | Moderate reported crime | R2.5-3M | 3 |
| Wetton | 36 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | - |
| Claremont | 35 | Moderate reported crime | R2-2.5M | 14 |
| Mountview | 35 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 4 |
| Penlyn Estate | 35 | Moderate reported crime | R1-1.5M | 1 |
| Rondebosch East | 34 | Moderate reported crime | R1.5-2M | 2 |
| Wynberg Nu | 34 | Moderate reported crime | - | - |
| Parkwood | 33 | Higher reported crime | R6-800k | 1 |
| Rylands | 33 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | 2 |
| Crawford | 32 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | 1 |
| Gatesville | 32 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | 1 |
| Pelikan Heights | 32 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | - |
| Plumstead | 32 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | 8 |
| Belgravia | 31 | Higher reported crime | R1-1.5M | 7 |
| Belthorn Estate | 31 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | 2 |
| Kenilworth | 31 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | 4 |
| Kewtown | 31 | Higher reported crime | R4-600k | 1 |
| Athlone | 30 | Higher reported crime | R1-1.5M | 7 |
| Bridgetown | 28 | Higher reported crime | R6-800k | 7 |
| Hazendal | 28 | Higher reported crime | R4-600k | 3 |
| Lansdowne | 28 | Higher reported crime | R1-1.5M | 12 |
| Lotus River | 28 | Higher reported crime | R6-800k | 12 |
| Wynberg | 28 | Higher reported crime | R1-1.5M | 16 |
| Pelikan Park | 27 | Higher reported crime | R4-600k | 1 |
| Cape Town City Centre | 25 | Higher reported crime | R1.5-2M | 5 |
| Silvertown | 25 | Higher reported crime | R6-800k | 5 |
| Mowbray | 22 | Higher reported crime | R2-2.5M | 4 |
| District Six | 21 | Higher reported crime | - | 11 |
| Woodstock | 20 | Higher reported crime | R2-2.5M | 5 |
| Salt River | 18 | Higher reported crime | R1-1.5M | 4 |
| Observatory | 17 | Higher reported crime | R2-2.5M | 4 |
| Eagle Park | - | No data | R4-600k | 3 |
| False Bay Coastal Park | - | No data | - | - |
| Hatton | - | No data | - | - |
| Peacock Close | - | No data | R800k-1M | - |
| WP Park | - | No data | - | - |
| Zeekoevlei | - | No data | R1.5-2M | - |