Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 62, 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 62

Covering the southern suburbs of Constantia, Bishopscourt, and Wynberg Upper, this ward features leafy residential estates, historic vineyards, and quiet tree-lined avenues against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. The atmosphere is calm, affluent, and scenic, frequented by wine-country visitors and residents walking dogs, though streets become deserted after sunset.

Good for

• families
• nature lovers
• luxury travelers
• retirees
• quiet seekers

Less suited to

• budget travelers
• public transport users
• nightlife seekers

Watch out for

• Opportunistic house burglaries and gate-access break-ins occur in suburban properties, making private security systems and secure gates necessary.
• Car break-ins and occasional muggings have been reported at mountain trailheads and trail access points along the Constantia Greenbelts and Cecilia Forest.
• Streets are poorly lit and largely devoid of pedestrian activity after dark, where walking at night is discouraged due to risks of opportunist robberies or smash-and-grab theft.

Sources

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