Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 48, 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 48

A sprawling residential and mixed suburban area in Cape Town southern suburbs, encompassing parts of Belhar and surrounding communities. Streets feature single-family homes, schools, modest local businesses, and community facilities. The pace is distinctly local and family-oriented, with pedestrian activity focused around transit corridors, schools, and corner shops during the daytime.

Good for

• budget travelers
• drivers

Less suited to

• first-time visitors
• nightlife seekers
• solo travelers
• luxury travelers

Watch out for

• Pedestrians face elevated risks of muggings and opportunist robberies, particularly after dark or on quiet side streets.
• Vehicle crime, including smash-and-grab thefts and opportunistic carjacking, is a known risk at intersections and unmonitored parking spots.
• Walking alone after dark is strongly advised against by local safety guidance due to low visibility and high street crime rates across surrounding sectors.

Sources

• Is Cape Town Safe? Safety Score
• South Africa Country Security Report
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Travel advisory: level 2
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2022)