Garden Route Crime Statistics
Garden Route has 21 SAPS precincts covering 21 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 11,533 contact crimes and 5,444 property crimes were reported. 4 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 12 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
11,533
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Property crimes
5,444
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Improving
4
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
12
precincts with more crimes
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by category in Garden Route
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How much crime is reported in each Garden Route precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Knysna | 6,119 | ↑4.7% |
| Oudtshoorn | 5,260 | ↓4.2% |
| George | 5,056 | →0.2% |
| Conville | 3,467 | ↑8.7% |
| Thembalethu | 3,119 | ↑12.3% |
| Kwanonqaba | 2,461 | ↓4.3% |
| Pacaltsdorp | 2,438 | ↑15.1% |
| Plettenberg Bay | 2,011 | ↑13% |
| Da Gamaskop | 1,957 | ↓14.5% |
| Ladismith | 1,311 | ↑14.6% |
| Mossel Bay | 1,202 | ↓10.2% |
| Kwanokuthula | 1,170 | ↑18.7% |
| Albertinia | 1,157 | ↑16.5% |
| Heidelberg(C) | 1,069 | →0% |
| Dysselsdorp | 982 | ↑31.3% |
| Riversdale | 933 | ↑2.8% |
| Groot Brakrivier | 856 | →0% |
| Uniondale | 717 | →0.4% |
| Calitzdorp | 661 | ↑15.8% |
| Still Bay | 593 | →1.4% |
| De Rust | 427 | ↑7.3% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)
All SAPS precincts in Garden Route
Albertinia
Calitzdorp
Conville
Da Gamaskop
De Rust
Dysselsdorp
George
Groot Brakrivier
Heidelberg(C)
Knysna
Kwanokuthula
Kwanonqaba
Ladismith
Mossel Bay
Oudtshoorn
Pacaltsdorp
Plettenberg Bay
Riversdale
Still Bay
Thembalethu
Uniondale
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.