Living in or staying in Cape Town Ward 73, 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 73

Encompassing established southern suburbs like Meadowridge, Bergvliet, and parts of Tokai, this ward is verdant, peaceful, and family-oriented. Wide tree-lined avenues and freestanding homes with private gardens sit against mountain backdrops. Residents are predominantly families, joggers, and dog walkers going about their daily routines in a relaxed, green setting.

Good for

• families
• retirees
• quiet seekers
• nature lovers
• long stays

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• budget travelers
• public transport users

Watch out for

• Opportunistic house break-ins and perimeter fence hopping occur across Bergvliet and Meadowridge, particularly when properties are unattended.
• Theft out of parked motor vehicles and smash-and-grab incidents occur near local shopping centres like Meadowridge Park 'n Shop.
• Walking alone after dark on quiet residential side streets is discouraged due to risks of opportunistic muggings.
• Incidents of opportunistic theft have been noted near open greenbelts and trails bordering Diep River and Tokai.

Sources

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