{"id":233420,"date":"2021-07-08T16:50:29","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T15:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/?p=233420"},"modified":"2021-07-08T16:50:32","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T15:50:32","slug":"is-cape-town-a-safe-place-to-visit-or-live-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzsouthafrica.com\/is-cape-town-a-safe-place-to-visit-or-live-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Cape Town A Safe Place to Visit or Live In?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cape Town is a port city on South Africa\u2019s western coast and the second-most populous city in the country. Significantly, the city is also the legislative capital of South Africa and home to most political figures in the country. Popularly known for its natural resources and attractions, including its beautiful beaches and landscapes, Cape Town is considered one of the best tourist cities in South Africa. It was named the best place to visit in the world by The New York Times in 2014. The city currently has a population of approximately 4,709,990 and a racial makeup of about 42.4% colored, 38.6% Black, and 1.4% Asian.<\/p>\n

A Look At Cape Town\u2019s Safety Index<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cape Town is currently one of the cities in South Africa with a high crime rate. Common crimes people commit in the city include burglary, robbery, car theft, stealing things from cars, physical attack, insults, physical attack because of one’s skin color, ethnic origin, gender, or religion, drug business, assault, bribery, corruption, vandalism, violent crime, armed robbery, amongst others.<\/p>\n

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