Question 1

Is Oatlands safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Makhanda precinct (covering Oatlands) recorded 1,052 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 — down 6.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024. 7 murders were reported. It sits in the "Very High" crime-volume tier for Eastern Cape precincts. Nationally, it sits in the "High" crime-volume tier across all 1,170 SA precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate suburbs safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so all suburbs in this precinct share the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in Oatlands?

Accepted Answer

The Makhanda precinct (covering Oatlands) reported 1,052 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 (3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025)), including 478 violent crimes and 282 property crimes. 7 murders were reported. Crime is down 6.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Question 3

Has crime in Oatlands increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Makhanda precinct (covering Oatlands) has decreased 6.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024. The precinct reported 1,052 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in Oatlands?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime in Oatlands (Makhanda precinct) is Common assault, with 213 cases reported in Apr–Dec 2025. This is followed by Residential burglary (150 cases).

Question 5

What police station covers Oatlands?

Accepted Answer

Oatlands is covered by the Makhanda police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Brookshaw Park, Extension 10, Extension 7, Extension 9, Fingo Village.

Question 6

Where is Oatlands located?

Accepted Answer

Oatlands is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. It is served by the Makhanda SAPS police station.

Question 7

Which suburbs share crime data with Oatlands?

Accepted Answer

Oatlands falls within the Makhanda police precinct, which also covers: Brookshaw Park, Extension 10, Extension 7, Extension 9, Fingo Village, Hill Street, Hlalani, Joza, Lavender Valley, Makhanda, Rhini, Scott Farm, Stones Hill, Sunnyside, Tantyi, West Hill. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as Oatlands.

Crime category	Reported count
Common assault	213
Residential burglary	150
Serious assault	99
Drug-related crime	94
Theft from vehicle	87
Malicious damage	66
Aggravated robbery	64
Common robbery	52

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