Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 68, 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 68

A sprawling Southern Suburbs electoral ward encompassing diverse residential areas including parts of Retreat, Steenberg, and Lavender Hill. The urban environment transitions from suburban single-family plots and commercial nodes near main arterial roads to dense residential complexes. The atmosphere is vibrant with everyday local life, but marked by visible domestic and perimeter security.

Good for

• budget travelers
• drivers

Less suited to

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

Watch out for

• High risk of gang-related violent incidents, muggings, and firearm activity, particularly around Lavender Hill and adjacent portions of Steenberg.
• Avoid walking through residential streets or unlit open spaces after dark; rely on private vehicle transport or verified point-to-point rideshares.
• Risk of vehicle opportunistic theft and smash-and-grab attacks when stopped at intersections along major corridors such as Prince George Drive (M5).

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)