Living in or staying in Square Hill, 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 Square Hill

Square Hill is a compact residential suburb nestled in the Southern Suburbs near Retreat and Steenberg. Characterized by modest family homes, fenced properties, and local neighborhood streets, the atmosphere is quiet and community-centric during the day, though residential activity decreases sharply after sunset.

Good for

• budget travelers
• long stays
• drivers

Less suited to

• first-time visitors
• nightlife seekers
• luxury travelers
• solo travelers

Watch out for

• Avoid walking through residential streets after dark due to heightened risks of opportunistic street mugging and theft.
• Be cautious of vehicle smash-and-grab attacks and car theft when parking or stopping at intersections along nearby main transit routes such as Main Road and surrounding junctions.
• Exercise caution near transport interchanges and train stations bordering Retreat and Steenberg, where petty crime and robberies are more frequently reported.

Sources

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