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Safest Cities in Western Cape

Top 95 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities — Western Cape

1 Touwsrivier 43.7 per 1K
2 Vanrhynsdorp 43.7 per 1K
3 Albertina 43.7 per 1K
4 Kleinmond 43.7 per 1K
5 Stilbaai 43.7 per 1K
6 Prince Alfred Hamlet 43.7 per 1K
7 Porterville 43.7 per 1K
8 Ladismith 43.7 per 1K
9 Citrusdal 43.7 per 1K
10 Clanwilliam 43.7 per 1K
11 Klapmuts 43.7 per 1K
12 Saron 43.7 per 1K
13 Klawer 43.7 per 1K
14 Heidelberg 43.7 per 1K
15 Langebaan 43.7 per 1K
16 Rosebank 43.7 per 1K
17 Sedgefield 43.7 per 1K
18 Tulbagh 43.7 per 1K
19 Mamre 43.7 per 1K
20 Bonnievale 43.7 per 1K
21 eNduli 43.7 per 1K
22 Villiersdorp 43.7 per 1K
23 Darling 43.7 per 1K
24 De Doorns 43.7 per 1K
25 Murraysburg 43.7 per 1K
26 Napier 43.7 per 1K
27 Calitzdorp 43.7 per 1K
28 Languedoc 43.7 per 1K
29 Kylemore 43.7 per 1K
30 Riebeek West 43.7 per 1K
31 Struisbaai 43.7 per 1K
32 Newlands 43.7 per 1K
33 Uniondale 43.7 per 1K
34 Zoar 43.7 per 1K
35 Riebeek-Kasteel 43.7 per 1K
36 Stanford 43.7 per 1K
37 Prince Albert 43.7 per 1K
38 Lutzville 43.7 per 1K
39 Riviersonderend 43.7 per 1K
40 Simon's Town 43.7 per 1K
41 Botrivier 43.7 per 1K
42 Kranshoek 43.7 per 1K
43 Genadendal 43.7 per 1K
44 Laingsburg 43.7 per 1K
45 Constantia 43.7 per 1K
46 Lamberts Bay 43.7 per 1K
47 Wilderness 43.7 per 1K
48 Hopefield 43.7 per 1K
49 Kraaifontein 43.7 per 1K
50 Robertson 43.7 per 1K
51 Muizenberg 43.7 per 1K
52 Grabouw 43.7 per 1K
53 Plettenberg Bay 43.7 per 1K
54 Ceres 43.7 per 1K
55 Malmesbury 43.7 per 1K
56 Beaufort West 43.7 per 1K
57 Vredenburg 43.7 per 1K
58 Durbanville 43.7 per 1K
59 Wellington 43.7 per 1K
60 Hermanus 43.7 per 1K
61 Retreat 43.7 per 1K
62 Saldanha 43.7 per 1K
63 Knysna 43.7 per 1K
64 Oudtshoorn 43.7 per 1K
65 Mossel Bay 43.7 per 1K
66 Atlantis 43.7 per 1K
67 Stellenbosch 43.7 per 1K
68 Worcester 43.7 per 1K
69 George 43.7 per 1K
70 Somerset West 43.7 per 1K
71 Paarl 43.7 per 1K
72 Athlone 43.7 per 1K
73 Ashton 43.7 per 1K
74 Velddrif 43.7 per 1K
75 Melkbosstrand 43.7 per 1K
76 Saint Helena Bay 43.7 per 1K
77 Claremont 43.7 per 1K
78 Wolseley 43.7 per 1K
79 Fisantekraal 43.7 per 1K
80 Piketberg 43.7 per 1K
81 Dysselsdorp 43.7 per 1K
82 Rondebosch 43.7 per 1K
83 Moorreesburg 43.7 per 1K
84 Gansbaai 43.7 per 1K
85 Cape Town 43.7 per 1K
86 Caledon 43.7 per 1K
87 Lansdowne 43.7 per 1K
88 Le Roux 43.7 per 1K
89 Groot-Brakrivier 43.7 per 1K
90 Montagu 43.7 per 1K
91 Bredasdorp 43.7 per 1K
92 Riversdale 43.7 per 1K
93 Franschhoek 43.7 per 1K
94 Swellendam 43.7 per 1K
95 Vredendal 43.7 per 1K

The safest cities in Western Cape have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Touwsrivier leads with just 43.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Touwsrivier has just 43.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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