Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 60, 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 60

Centering around Rondebosch East, Crawford, and Lansdowne, this southern suburbs ward consists primarily of established single-family homes, leafy residential streets, and quiet neighborhood shops. The pace is distinctly suburban and community-oriented, with local residents commuting along major arterial roads while day-to-day life remains calm behind secure residential perimeters.

Good for

• families
• drivers
• long stays
• retirees

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• solo travelers
• first-time visitors
• culture lovers

Watch out for

• Opportunistic muggings and street robberies occur, particularly around deserted sidewalks, transport intersections, and railway stations like Lansdowne or Crawford after dark.
• Carjackings and smash-and-grab vehicle robberies have been reported along busy connector routes such as Turfhall Road, Jan Smuts Drive, and Lansdowne Road, especially at traffic lights.
• Residential break-ins and perimeter gate trespassing remain ongoing concerns, requiring active home security measures and vigilance when entering or exiting properties.

Sources

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