Olievenhoutbosch Crime Statistics

Olievenhoutbosch, Pretoria (Tshwane), Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F32/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,878

+7.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,419

per 100k

Safety Score

32/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

112,231

Crime Breakdown — Olievenhoutbosch (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	504	17.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	429	14.9%
Common assault	contact	363	12.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	352	12.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	344	12.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	220	7.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	220	7.6%
Carjacking	contact	165	5.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	165	5.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	164	5.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	128	4.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	113	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	95	3.3%
Attempted murder	contact	77	2.7%
Murder	contact	77	2.7%
Kidnapping	contact	72	2.5%
Rape	contact	61	2.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	57	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	56	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	39	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	32	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	27	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	23	0.8%
Truck hijacking	contact	19	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	11	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%

Olievenhoutbosch Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Olievenhoutbosch Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Olievenhoutbosch Safe?

No, Olievenhoutbosch has high crime levels.

Olievenhoutbosch scores 32/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Olievenhoutbosch is 3,419 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Olievenhoutbosch, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+11%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+7.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

18% of all crime

Rank in Pretoria (Tshwane)

22/36

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Olievenhoutbosch

In 2025, Olievenhoutbosch recorded 2,878 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Olievenhoutbosch is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 504 reported cases (17.5% of all crime in Olievenhoutbosch), followed by Commercial Crime at 429 cases (14.9%) and Common assault at 363 cases (12.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Olievenhoutbosch has increased by 7.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Olievenhoutbosch area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Olievenhoutbosch?

The most reported crimes in Olievenhoutbosch are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (504 cases), Commercial Crime (429 cases), Common assault (363 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Olievenhoutbosch compare to other areas in Pretoria (Tshwane)?

Olievenhoutbosch has a crime rate of 3,419 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pretoria (Tshwane), Dube is safer with a rate of 285 per 100k.

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