Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 67, 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 67

Covering the southern suburbs around parts of Muizenberg, Retreat, and Steenberg, the area mixes residential housing, modest estates, transport corridors, and nature reserves. Daily rhythm is shaped by commuters, families, and local trades, with a generally relaxed pace contrasting with heavier traffic on major connecting roads.

Good for

• budget travelers
• drivers
• nature lovers

Less suited to

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

Watch out for

• Retreat railway station and nearby transport interchanges have heightened risks of opportunistic theft and muggings, particularly outside peak daytime hours.
• Walking after dark through unlit residential streets or open parklands is not advised due to street robbery risks.
• Vehicle smash-and-grab thefts and opportunistic car break-ins happen along major connector roads such as Prince George Drive (M5) and 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)