Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 63, 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 63

Covering established Southern Suburbs neighborhoods such as Wynberg and Plumstead, this district features tree-lined residential avenues, freestanding suburban homes, and local commercial corridors. The pace is relaxed and domestic, with local residents, dog walkers, and shoppers frequenting neighborhood parks and retail strips during the day.

Good for

• families
• retirees
• long stays
• drivers
• nature lovers

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• budget travelers
• first-time visitors

Watch out for

• Opportunistic muggings and street robberies occur near the Wynberg railway station and public transport interchanges, especially around dusk and after dark.
• Theft out of parked motor vehicles and opportunistic smash-and-grab incidents occur along major commercial roads including Main Road.

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)