George Crime Statistics

George, Garden Route, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F2/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,848

+3.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

12,851

per 100k

Safety Score

2/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — George (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,144	29.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	915	23.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	543	14.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	483	12.6%
Common assault	contact	391	10.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	281	7.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	269	7.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	260	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	188	4.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	164	4.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	120	3.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	91	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	59	1.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	57	1.5%
Rape	contact	35	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	21	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	15	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	13	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	8	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.1%
Murder	contact	5	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.1%
Abduction	contact	3	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

George Crime Trend (2018-2025)

George Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is George Safe?

No, George has high crime levels.

George scores 2/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in George is 12,851 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in George, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+319%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+3.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

30% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

20/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in George

In 2025, George recorded 3,848 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in George is Drug-Related Crime with 1,144 reported cases (29.7% of all crime in George), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 915 cases (23.8%) and Commercial Crime at 543 cases (14.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in George has increased by 3.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the George area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in George?

The most reported crimes in George are Drug-Related Crime (1,144 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (915 cases), Commercial Crime (543 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does George compare to other areas in Garden Route?

George has a crime rate of 12,851 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Garden Route, De Rust is safer with a rate of 1,034 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Garden Route

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
De Rust	39,927	310	1,034	B (72)
Still Bay	39,927	441	1,473	C (62)
Calitzdorp	39,927	484	1,615	C (59)
Uniondale	39,927	535	1,786	C (56)
Riversdale	39,927	655	2,186	D (49)
Groot Brakrivier	39,927	667	2,227	D (48)
Dysselsdorp	39,927	724	2,417	D (45)
Heidelberg(C)	39,927	792	2,645	D (43)
Kwanokuthula	39,927	853	2,848	D (39)
Albertinia	39,927	889	2,968	D (38)