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False Bay suburbs

The False Bay coast runs from Muizenberg through to Simon's Town along the eastern shore of the Cape Peninsula. This corridor is known for its surf culture, historic naval base, and the scenic railway line. Property values are more accessible than the Atlantic Seaboard, and the area attracts both families and retirees.

26
suburbs
65
avg safety index
15
lower reported crime
10
higher reported crime

Safety indices are a relative measure comparing reported crime across Cape Town's 744 suburbs. They are not an absolute safety guarantee. Full methodology.

Suburb Safety Risk profile Property Schools
Cape Farms - District H 99 Lower reported crime R15-20M -
Castle Rock 99 Lower reported crime R2.5-3M -
Glencairn 99 Lower reported crime R2-2.5M -
Simon's Town 99 Lower reported crime R2.5-3M 1
Smitswinkelbaai 99 Lower reported crime R2-2.5M -
Clovelly 97 Lower reported crime R2.5-3M -
Fish Hoek 97 Lower reported crime R1.5-2M 6
Noordhoek 97 Lower reported crime R4.5-5M 1
Sun Valley 97 Lower reported crime R1.5-2M 2
Sunnydale 97 Lower reported crime R1-1.5M 4
Elfindale 83 Lower reported crime R1.5-2M 3
Heathfield 83 Lower reported crime R1-1.5M 3
Lavender Hill 83 Lower reported crime R2-400k 4
Retreat 83 Lower reported crime R800k-1M 9
Steenberg 83 Lower reported crime R4-600k 7
Grassy Park 33 Moderate reported crime R800k-1M 7
Kalk Bay 26 Higher reported crime R3.5-4M 1
Lakeside 26 Higher reported crime R2-2.5M 1
Muizenberg 26 Higher reported crime R1-1.5M 2
Seawinds 26 Higher reported crime R2-400k 1
St James 26 Higher reported crime R5-6M 1
Vrygrond 26 Higher reported crime R2-400k 2
Westlake 26 Higher reported crime R800k-1M 2
Bergvliet 24 Higher reported crime R3.5-4M 6
Kirstenhof 24 Higher reported crime R2-2.5M 1
Tokai 24 Higher reported crime R3.5-4M -