George Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
Very High
in Western Cape
Reported crimes
5,056
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 0.2%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 3.2%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Commercial crime dropped significantly (-265) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+136).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 1,046 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 937 |
| Commercial crime | 489 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 456 |
| Common assault | 406 |
| Residential burglary | 309 |
| Shoplifting | 266 |
| Theft from vehicle | 264 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 1,046 | 929 | +117 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 937 | 801 | +136 |
| Commercial crime | 489 | 754 | -265 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 456 | 463 | -7 |
| Common assault | 406 | 386 | +20 |
| Residential burglary | 309 | 295 | +14 |
| Shoplifting | 266 | 285 | -19 |
| Theft from vehicle | 264 | 262 | +2 |
| Malicious damage | 201 | 166 | +35 |
| Business burglary | 174 | 169 | +5 |
| Serious assault | 119 | 122 | -3 |
| Crimen injuria | 106 | 94 | +12 |
| Common robbery | 69 | 74 | -5 |
| Aggravated robbery | 60 | 93 | -33 |
| Rape | 38 | 41 | -3 |
| Vehicle theft | 22 | 20 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 16 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 12 | 7 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 11 | 20 | -9 |
| Culpable homicide | 10 | 14 | -4 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Murder | 7 | 8 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Kidnapping | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Arson | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Abduction | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Public violence | 1 | 3 | -2 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in Garden Route
Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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