Oudtshoorn Crime Statistics

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

F3/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,726

-5.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

12,443

per 100k

Safety Score

3/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

39,927

Crime Breakdown — Oudtshoorn (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,319	35.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	573	15.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	547	14.7%
Common assault	contact	483	13.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	319	8.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	256	6.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	237	6.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	207	5.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	168	4.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	165	4.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	141	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	125	3.4%
Common robbery	contact	105	2.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	80	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	79	2.1%
Rape	contact	49	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	21	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	19	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	0.4%
Murder	contact	12	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Oudtshoorn Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Oudtshoorn Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Oudtshoorn Safe?

No, Oudtshoorn has high crime levels.

Oudtshoorn scores 3/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Oudtshoorn is 12,443 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Oudtshoorn, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+306%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

35% of all crime

Rank in Garden Route

19/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Oudtshoorn

In 2025, Oudtshoorn recorded 3,726 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Oudtshoorn is Drug-Related Crime with 1,319 reported cases (35.4% of all crime in Oudtshoorn), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 573 cases (15.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 547 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Oudtshoorn has decreased by 5.9%, a positive sign for the Oudtshoorn community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Oudtshoorn?

The most reported crimes in Oudtshoorn are Drug-Related Crime (1,319 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (573 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (547 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Oudtshoorn compare to other areas in Garden Route?

Oudtshoorn has a crime rate of 12,443 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Garden Route, De Rust is safer with a rate of 1,034 per 100k.

Embed This Badge

Add a Oudtshoorn safety badge to your website or blog. Copy the code below and paste it into your HTML.

Embed Code

<a href="https://safetybrief.co.za/province/western-cape/garden-route/oudtshoorn"><img src="https://safetybrief.co.za/api/badge/oudtshoorn" alt="Oudtshoorn Safety Score" /></a>

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)