Garden Route Crime Statistics
Garden Route, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
32,119
5.9%
Crime Rate per 100k
3,831
Population
838,467
Precincts
21
Is Garden Route Safe?
Garden Route recorded a crime rate of 3,831 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 31.9% below the Western Cape provincial average of 5,626 per 100,000. Of the 21 police precincts in Garden Route, 1 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 17 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 5.9% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Garden Route
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knysna | 39,927 | 4,671 | 15,598 | F (1) |
| George | 39,927 | 3,848 | 12,851 | F (2) |
| Oudtshoorn | 39,927 | 3,726 | 12,443 | F (3) |
| Conville | 39,927 | 2,554 | 8,528 | F (7) |
| Thembalethu | 39,927 | 2,350 | 7,847 | F (9) |
| Kwanonqaba | 39,927 | 1,898 | 6,339 | F (14) |
| Pacaltsdorp | 39,927 | 1,801 | 6,013 | F (15) |
| Plettenberg Bay | 39,927 | 1,510 | 5,042 | F (19) |
| Da Gamaskop | 39,927 | 1,496 | 4,997 | F (20) |
| Ladismith | 39,927 | 993 | 3,316 | F (33) |
Garden Route Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Garden Route Crime Breakdown (2025)
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