Rondebosch crime statistics
SAPS recorded 73 home burglaries in Rondebosch in the 12 months to June 2026, 2,7% lower than the 75 recorded in the previous 12 months.
Counting the seven SAPS categories that do not overlap, theft out of or from vehicles had the highest count in Rondebosch (256), followed by home burglary (73). By count, Rondebosch ranks 50 of 63 precincts for home burglary and 18 of 63 for theft out of or from vehicles; counts reflect precinct size and reporting. Home burglary in April to June 2026: 12, against 16 in April to June 2025. Theft out of or from vehicles in April to June 2026: 96, against 49 in April to June 2025.
Reported crimes, 12 months to June 2026
Homes and businesses
Home burglary
73
last 12 months
2,7% lower vs previous 12 months (75)
Apr to Jun 2026: 12 (Apr to Jun 2025: 16)
Rank 50 of 63 by count
Rate per resident not shown: few residents compared with visitors and businesses.
Business burglary
17
last 12 months
Small numbers: 40 before, 17 now
Apr to Jun 2026: 5 (Apr to Jun 2025: 5)
Joint rank 40 of 63 by count
Rate per resident not shown: few residents compared with visitors and businesses.
Home robbery
1
last 12 months
Small numbers: 2 before, 1 now
Apr to Jun 2026: 0 (Apr to Jun 2025: 1)
Joint rank 55 of 63 by count
Rate per resident not shown: few residents compared with visitors and businesses.
Business robbery
0
last 12 months
Small numbers: 2 before, 0 now
Apr to Jun 2026: 0 (Apr to Jun 2025: 0)
Joint rank 55 of 63 by count
Rate per resident not shown: few residents compared with visitors and businesses.
Vehicles
Vehicle theft
69
last 12 months
8% lower vs previous 12 months (75)
Apr to Jun 2026: 23 (Apr to Jun 2025: 21)
Rank 17 of 63 by count
Rate per resident not shown: few residents compared with visitors and businesses.
Theft out of or from vehicles
256
last 12 months
29,9% higher vs previous 12 months (197)
Apr to Jun 2026: 96 (Apr to Jun 2025: 49)
Rank 18 of 63 by count
Rate per resident not shown: few residents compared with visitors and businesses.
Carjacking
4
last 12 months
Small numbers: 2 before, 4 now
Apr to Jun 2026: 1 (Apr to Jun 2025: 0)
Rank 45 of 63 by count
Rate per resident not shown: few residents compared with visitors and businesses.
Street and person
Common robbery
27
last 12 months
Small numbers: 40 before, 27 now
Apr to Jun 2026: 9 (Apr to Jun 2025: 9)
Joint rank 53 of 63 by count
Rate per resident not shown: few residents compared with visitors and businesses.
Robbery with aggravating circumstances
38
last 12 months
34,5% lower vs previous 12 months (58)
Apr to Jun 2026: 9 (Apr to Jun 2025: 13)
Rank 55 of 63 by count
Rate per resident not shown: few residents compared with visitors and businesses.
Murder
0
last 12 months
Small numbers: 0 before, 0 now
Apr to Jun 2026: 0 (Apr to Jun 2025: 0)
Joint rank 61 of 63 by count
Rate per resident not shown: few residents compared with visitors and businesses.
Robbery with aggravating circumstances already includes carjacking, home robbery and business robbery.
Monthly trend
- Home burglary
Show chart data as a table
| Month | Home burglary |
|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | 21 |
| May 2021 | 13 |
| Jun 2021 | 22 |
| Jul 2021 | 16 |
| Aug 2021 | 22 |
| Sep 2021 | 21 |
| Oct 2021 | 18 |
| Nov 2021 | 25 |
| Dec 2021 | 17 |
| Jan 2022 | 17 |
| Feb 2022 | 7 |
| Mar 2022 | 13 |
| Apr 2022 | 22 |
| May 2022 | 23 |
| Jun 2022 | 18 |
| Jul 2022 | 11 |
| Aug 2022 | 18 |
| Sep 2022 | 11 |
| Oct 2022 | 16 |
| Nov 2022 | 20 |
| Dec 2022 | 14 |
| Jan 2023 | 15 |
| Feb 2023 | 20 |
| Mar 2023 | 15 |
| Apr 2023 | 15 |
| May 2023 | 8 |
| Jun 2023 | 17 |
| Jul 2023 | 12 |
| Aug 2023 | 13 |
| Sep 2023 | 12 |
| Oct 2023 | 11 |
| Nov 2023 | 11 |
| Dec 2023 | 14 |
| Jan 2024 | 15 |
| Feb 2024 | 14 |
| Mar 2024 | 12 |
| Apr 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| Jun 2024 | 6 |
| Jul 2024 | 5 |
| Aug 2024 | 10 |
| Sep 2024 | 7 |
| Oct 2024 | 4 |
| Nov 2024 | 7 |
| Dec 2024 | 8 |
| Jan 2025 | 6 |
| Feb 2025 | 6 |
| Mar 2025 | 6 |
| Apr 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| Jun 2025 | 5 |
| Jul 2025 | 6 |
| Aug 2025 | 8 |
| Sep 2025 | 11 |
| Oct 2025 | 11 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 |
Common measures people use
- Homes and businesses
- A maintained perimeter (walls, gates, fencing), an alarm linked to a response company of your choice, outdoor lighting, and CCTV covering entry points.
- Vehicles
- Removing valuables from view, parking in lit or monitored places, and controlled driveway access.
- Street and person
- Keeping gates closed while arriving and leaving, and access control and CCTV at entrances.
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