South Africa’s top five safest cities
City of Cape Town
Crime has recently increased in several areas of Cape Town. However, it still has some of the most desirable districts and is South Africa’s safest major metropolis. It’s a vibrant, modern, and diverse city with some of the nicest landscape on the planet, making it popular with young and old expats alike.
Much money has been spent on urban renovation to improve safety and cleanliness in the inner city. Areas a little further afield, such as the Atlantic Seaboard and the Southern Suburbs, provide both safety and a high quality of life. Violent crime tends to cluster in specific neighborhoods. Particularly in the Cape Flats neighborhood in the city’s east.
The Garden Path
This breathtaking region, which runs between the Eastern and Western Capes, is one of the country’s crown jewels. It is also one of South Africa’s best locations to live. The Garden Route district consists approximately 200 kilometers of coastline stretching from Mossel Bay to Storms River.
The Garden Route is popular with tourists, but it also has a lot to offer to long-term residents. Apart from the relaxing yet enjoyable way of life, many of the communities along the Garden Route are among the safest in the region. There are numerous gated estates that provide better security as well as breathtaking vistas. Knysna is one of South Africa’s best golfing destinations. Meanwhile, Tsitsikamma National Park has sandy beaches, steep crags, and lush woods.
St. John’s, Newfoundland
The Transkei Wild Coast is one of the last unspoiled areas of unparalleled beauty. Previously a Bantustan, or black homeland, during the apartheid government, the Transkei has been mostly forgotten by the powers that be.
Port St John’s is located in the Eastern Cape on the Indian Ocean coast, at the mouth of the Umzimvubu river. It provides a peaceful, serene lifestyle for the growing family, with plenty of surrounding conveniences.
Despite the fact that poverty and crime have been a concern in many Eastern Cape districts, this is one of the safer regions, thanks to several good community activities that have improved local life. So far in 2020, it is one of the South African precincts to have reported fewer than 1,000 offenses.
St. Francis Cape
At the end of the Garden Route, this seaside community is tucked between Port Elizabeth and Storms River. It is regarded as one of the top surfing spots in South Africa. Because of its beaches, it is a popular destination for local tourists during the holidays, while out of season it is a pleasingly peaceful commercial getaway. It is close to fantastic services and facilities in adjacent Port Elizabeth, but it is considerably safer and more serene.
Cities in South Africa to avoid at all costs
According to recent Numbeo data on resident experiences, South Africa has the dubious distinction of having five of its cities ranked among the 10 most hazardous cities in the world. These are the cities:
Pretoria is a northern city and one of the country’s three capitals, with a crime index of 81.78 and a safety score of 18.22, making it the world’s second most dangerous city after Caracas, Venezuela. Pretoria Central and Sunnyside are two of the most dangerous locations in the city.
Pietermaritzburg is the third most hazardous city in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The Plessislaer precinct has the highest crime rate.
Durban is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, with a high murder rate and a ranking of fifth in the Numbeo research. In 2020, Durban Central recorded around 13,000 crimes.
Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, was ranked sixth in the Numbeo research. The city boasts lovely regions with great security, similar to Cape Town, however the communities near the city center have been plagued by violent crime.
According to the data, Port Elizabeth is the largest city in the Eastern Cape and the tenth most dangerous city.
Which province in South Africa has the lowest crime rate?
Mpisi in the Eastern Cape is South Africa’s safest police precinct. According to News24’s CrimeCheck, only 60 crimes occurred in Mpisi’s population of 25 564 last year. Out of more than 900 precincts, Cape Town Central has the highest crime rate.
