Garsfontein Crime Statistics

Garsfontein, Pretoria (Tshwane), Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D36/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,595

-5.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,083

per 100k

Safety Score

36/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

112,231

Crime Breakdown — Garsfontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1,068	41.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	531	20.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	419	16.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	404	15.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	213	8.2%
Common assault	contact	163	6.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	128	4.9%
Common robbery	contact	79	3.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	76	2.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	69	2.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	69	2.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	47	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	40	1.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	29	1.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	28	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	17	0.7%
Rape	contact	12	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	9	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.3%
Murder	contact	3	0.1%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Garsfontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Garsfontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Garsfontein Safe?

No, Garsfontein has high crime levels.

Garsfontein scores 36/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Garsfontein is 3,083 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Garsfontein, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+1%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-5.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

41% of all crime

Rank in Pretoria (Tshwane)

18/36

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Garsfontein

In 2025, Garsfontein recorded 2,595 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Garsfontein is Commercial Crime with 1,068 reported cases (41.2% of all crime in Garsfontein), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 531 cases (20.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 419 cases (16.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Garsfontein has decreased by 5.5%, a positive sign for the Garsfontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Garsfontein?

The most reported crimes in Garsfontein are Commercial Crime (1,068 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (531 cases), Burglary at residential premises (419 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Garsfontein compare to other areas in Pretoria (Tshwane)?

Garsfontein has a crime rate of 3,083 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pretoria (Tshwane), Dube is safer with a rate of 285 per 100k.

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