Observatory Crime Statistics

The Woodstock precinct (covering Observatory) recorded 3,541 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — roughly stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 11 murders were reported. It sits in the "High" crime-volume tier for Western Cape precincts. Nationally, it sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier across all 1,173 SA precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate suburbs safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so all suburbs in this precinct share the same data.

The Woodstock precinct (covering Observatory) reported 3,541 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, including 754 violent crimes and 910 property crimes. 11 murders were reported. Crime is roughly stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime in the Woodstock precinct (covering Observatory) has remained broadly stable (within ±2%) vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 3,541 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

The most frequently reported crime in Observatory (Woodstock precinct) is All theft not mentioned elsewhere, with 764 cases reported in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. This is followed by Theft from vehicle (549 cases).

Observatory is covered by the Woodstock police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Devils Peak, Salt River, Woodstock.

Observatory is a suburb in City of Cape Town, Western Cape. It is served by the Woodstock SAPS police station.

Observatory falls within the Woodstock police precinct, which also covers: Devils Peak, Salt River, Woodstock. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as Observatory.