Living in or staying in District Six, 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 District Six

A historic, poignant neighborhood set on the lower slopes of Devil Peak, featuring open redeveloped plots, educational campus buildings, community housing, and memorials. The atmosphere is quiet, contemplative, and evolving, with students and long-term locals around during daytime.

Good for

• culture lovers
• students

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• quiet seekers
• retirees

Watch out for

• Opportunistic muggings and phone snatches can occur along quieter streets, vacant lots, and campus perimeters, especially after dark.
• Walking between District Six and adjacent downtown nightlife areas late at night is not advised; take direct e-hailing or vehicle transport.
• Isolated open areas, parklands, and pedestrian paths toward the mountain slopes become deserted quickly and pose robbery risks when empty.

Sources

• South Africa Country Security Report
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Travel advisory: level 2
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2022)