Is it safe to walk on Long Street at night?

On the lit, busy main strip — yes. Side streets after midnight — no. The catch is the smash-and-grab phone theft from outdoor café tables on Bree Street and lower Long Street, which spiked in 2025. Stay with your group, use Uber for door-to-door returns, and don't put your phone on an outdoor café table.

Is Camps Bay safe at night?

Yes for walking the main strip and dining at restaurants. The catch is car break-ins — smash-and-grab on parked cars along Victoria Road, especially around Café Caprice and Theatre on the Bay. Park in attended lots; leave nothing visible. Don't sleep on a beach overnight.

Is Cape Town Safe at Night?

By The Kakapo Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-05-21 · Part of the Cape Town safety guide

FAQ

Is it safe to walk on Long Street at night?: On the lit, busy main strip — yes. Side streets after midnight — no. The catch is the smash-and-grab phone theft from outdoor café tables on Bree Street and lower Long Street, which spiked in 2025. Stay with your group, use Uber for door-to-door returns, and don't put your phone on an outdoor café table.
Is Camps Bay safe at night?: Yes for walking the main strip and dining at restaurants. The catch is car break-ins — smash-and-grab on parked cars along Victoria Road, especially around Café Caprice and Theatre on the Bay. Park in attended lots; leave nothing visible. Don't sleep on a beach overnight.

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Sources

Scores are the Kakapo Safety Index — compiled from government travel advisories and public crime, health and transit data. All data sources.