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Genadendal Crime Statistics

Genadendal Precinct |Overberg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Genadendal falls within the Genadendal police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Genadendal is a suburb in Overberg, Western Cape. Crime in the Genadendal precinct area (covering 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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 20.8%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Genadendal precinct area (covering Genadendal) dropped 5.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 49% below provincial median
Contact crime: 69% below provincial median
Property crime: 39% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

2

Violent crime

98

↓ 32.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

105

↓ 18% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

267

↑ 18.7% 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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Other precincts in Overberg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Suurbraak

188 crimes ↑ 20.1%

Struisbaai

201 crimes ↓ 9.5%

Barrydale

313 crimes ↑ 8.9%

Stanford

413 crimes ↑ 35%

Riviersonderend

430 crimes ↑ 22.4%

Napier

483 crimes ↓ 5.8%
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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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