{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/south-africa/sea-point","updatedAt":"2026-09-10T12:07:08.428Z","place":{"city":"Sea Point","country":"South Africa","countryCode":"ZA","lat":-33.91858,"lon":18.38968},"safety":{"score":58,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":53,"confidence":0.83,"caps":[],"databaseScore":56,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent visitor reports describe feeling safe walking and jogging on the Sea Point Promenade during daylight and early evening, but advise against walking alone after 10pm or in poorly lit areas without a group.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":54,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Sea Point is one of Cape Town's safer suburbs for visitors, but requires standard big-city vigilance against petty crime and scams.","summary":"Sea Point scores 57/100 on StreetSignal's 2026 safety index, reflecting moderate crime levels dominated by property offences like theft from vehicles. While violent crime against tourists is relatively uncommon, opportunistic robberies and pickpocketing occur, especially after dark or in isolated areas. Visitors generally report feeling safe during daylight hours on the promenade but advise caution at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Opportunistic muggings occur, particularly after dark or in less frequented side streets; Sea Point CID patrols help deter incidents on the main promenade."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded areas like the promenade, beaches, and near restaurants; keep belongings secure and zipped."},"safeAreas":["Sea Point Beach","Green Point","Mouille Point"],"avoidAreas":["Hall Road (due to walking permit scam and card cloning)"],"scams":["Walking permit scam where fraudsters demand fake fees to walk on the promenade","Card-cloning devices used by scammers targeting tourists at ATMs and payment points"],"zones":[{"name":"Sea Point Promenade","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during daylight and early evening due to high foot traffic and lighting, but pickpocketing and permit scams reported after dark."},{"name":"Sea Point Main Road","level":"caution","note":"Busy with shops and cafes; moderate risk of petty theft and bag snatching, especially near ATMs and outdoor seating."},{"name":"Sea Point Beach","level":"safe","note":"Popular and patrolled during day; safe for swimming and sunbathing, but avoid isolated stretches after dusk."},{"name":"Green Point (adjacent)","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, residential area with low crime; safe for walking day and night, near stadium and waterfront."},{"name":"Mouille Point","level":"safe","note":"Quiet, upscale coastal area with minimal crime; safe for jogging and evening walks."},{"name":"Hall Road","level":"avoid","note":"Hotspot for 'walking permit' scam and card cloning; avoid engaging with strangers offering fake permits, especially near tourist zones."},{"name":"Upper Portion of Beach Road (near Signal Hill)","level":"caution","note":"Less foot traffic after dark; increased risk of opportunistic theft, though no recent violent incidents reported."}]}}