Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 72, 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 72

Encompassing established southern suburbs like Bergvliet, Meadowridge, and parts of Southfield, this area is characterized by leafy, tree-lined residential streets, private gardens, and local strip malls. The pace is relaxed and family-centered, with residents walking dogs and running errands during daylight hours amidst active neighborhood watches and private security patrols.

Good for

• families
• retirees
• quiet seekers
• long stays
• drivers

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• first-time visitors
• public transport users
• beach lovers

Watch out for

• Residential burglaries and opportunistic thefts occur, leading properties to maintain physical security measures like perimeter walls, gates, and monitored alarm systems.
• Opportunistic vehicle break-ins and theft out of motor vehicles occur near open shopping plazas and on quieter residential roads, especially after dark.
• Walking outside alone after dark is discouraged along poorly lit suburban avenues and around open public green belts, where muggings can occur.

Sources

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