Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 113, Cape Town

Scores

Safety and quiet come from researched sources about the whole neighborhood; walkability, transport and nightlife from the places and stops around its center.

About Cape Town Ward 113

Encompassing established northern suburbs like Sunningdale, parts of Table View, and Blouberg Rise, this municipal ward features modern residential developments, gated enclaves, and strip malls. The pace is distinctly family-oriented, with residents driving to nearby shopping complexes and local sports fields against distant backdrops of coastal dunes.

Good for

• families
• retirees
• drivers
• long stays
• quiet seekers

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• public transport users
• culture lovers
• budget travelers

Watch out for

• Opportunistic housebreakings, gate motor thefts, and perimeter trespass incidents are persistent concerns, leading local neighbourhood watches to advise rigorous home security measures.
• Theft out of motor vehicles and smash-and-grab thefts occur around busy retail strips and shopping centre parking areas.
• Walking along quiet suburban streets after dark is discouraged by local security patrols due to occasional muggings by opportunistic perpetrators.
• Vehicles stopped at major arterial intersections or off-ramps are vulnerable to smash-and-grab attempts when bags or mobile phones are left in plain view.

Sources

• Is Cape Town Safe? FCDO Advice, Areas and Scams
• Is South Africa safe to visit in 2026?
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Travel advisory: level 2
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2022)