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Genadendal Crime Statistics

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3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Genadendal decreased 5.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 470 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 20.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (224 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+62). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

Low

in Western Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

470

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 5.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 20.8%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Genadendal dropped 5.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Genadendal precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
224
Residential burglary
70
Common assault
57
Serious assault
31
Malicious damage
26
Theft from vehicle
16
Business burglary
10
Crimen injuria
9
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime224162+62
Residential burglary7092-22
Common assault5773-16
Serious assault3160-29
Malicious damage2639-13
Theft from vehicle1621-5
Business burglary101+9
Crimen injuria990
Stock-theft913-4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs35-2
Rape37-4
Sexual assault30+3
Attempted sexual offences23-1
Murder20+2
Arson10+1
Common robbery12-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Robbery at residential premises12-1
Aggravated robbery14-3
Abduction000
Attempted murder000
Bank robbery000
Carjacking000
Contact sexual offences000
Culpable homicide000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition02-2
Kidnapping000
Public violence000
Robbery at non-residential premises01-1
Robbery of cash in transit000
Shoplifting01-1
Vehicle theft01-1
Truck hijacking000
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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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