Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 72, Unknown City

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

A leafy, primarily residential pocket in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, encompassing parts of Southfield and Heathfield. The neighborhood features quiet tree-lined streets, single-family homes with secure boundary walls, local community parks, and family-oriented residents. The pace is slow and suburban, positioned well away from high-density tourist centers.

Good for

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

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• first-time visitors
• beach lovers
• budget travelers

Watch out for

• Opportunistic housebreakings and thefts from parked motor vehicles occur along quieter residential roads.
• Walking after dark is not recommended due to dimly lit side streets and an elevated risk of opportunistic muggings or robbery.
• Vehicle smash-and-grab thefts and opportunistic hijackings occur around intersections and near local commuter rail crossings.

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)