Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 55, 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 55

Encompassing Century City, Paarden Eiland, and Brooklyn, the area alternates between secure commercial and canal developments, industrial zones, and older residential streets.

Good for

• business travelers
• digital nomads
• drivers

Less suited to

• quiet seekers
• culture lovers
• budget travelers

Watch out for

• Opportunistic muggings and street robberies occur after dark on poorly lit industrial stretches around Paarden Eiland and parts of Brooklyn.
• Smash-and-grab vehicle thefts happen at busy intersections and freeway off-ramps connecting Koeberg Road and the Marine Drive corridor.
• Walking between precincts on foot after dark is discouraged, particularly near transit stops and unpatrolled streets.

Sources

• South Africa Country Security Report
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Travel advisory: level 2
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2022)