Cape Town Travel Threat Score
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for Cape Town, South Africa.
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Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory + Numbeo + EIU livability patterns) · Confidence: 80
Crime
70
Disease & Health
40
Government Advisory
55
Political/Civil Unrest
30
Natural Disasters
40
Transport
55
Environmental
30
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | low |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
Emergency numbers (South Africa)
| Police | 10111 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 10177 |
| Fire | 10177 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | high |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Good private hospitals; public sector overstretched.
Area notes
- City Bowl after dark. Avoid walking alone after dark; use ride-hail apps.
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FIELDBRIEF provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.