Living in or staying in Rondebosch, 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 Rondebosch

A green, historic southern suburb anchored by the University of Cape Town. Leafy residential streets are lined with Victorian and Edwardian homes, student digs, and school grounds, centering on Main Road's bustling student hub with casual eateries and bookstores.

Good for

• students
• families
• long stays
• digital nomads

Less suited to

• nightlife seekers
• luxury travelers
• beach lovers

Watch out for

• Opportunistic muggings and smartphone snatching around student pedestrian routes and transit corridors along Main Road, especially near Rondebosch Station.
• Higher risk of robbery and mugging on quiet or unlit residential side streets after dark; walking alone at night is strongly discouraged.
• Smash-and-grab thefts targeting vehicles halted at traffic intersections along Main Road and Belmont Road.
• Opportunistic housebreakings and thefts from parked vehicles left unattended on public roadways.

Sources

• Is Cape Town Safe? Safety Score 33/100
• South Africa Country Security Report
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Travel advisory: level 2
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2022)