Genadendal Crime Statistics

Genadendal, Overberg, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D36/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

555

-4.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,088

per 100k

Safety Score

36/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

23,963

Crime Breakdown — Genadendal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	299	53.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	93	16.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	77	13.9%
Common assault	contact	76	13.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	41	7.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	37	6.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	6.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	2.2%
Stock Theft	property	12	2.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	0.7%
Rape	contact	4	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Murder	contact	3	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Genadendal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Genadendal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Genadendal Safe?

No, Genadendal has high crime levels.

Genadendal scores 36/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Genadendal is 3,088 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Genadendal, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+1%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-4.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

54% of all crime

Rank in Overberg

5/15

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Genadendal

In 2025, Genadendal recorded 555 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Genadendal is Drug-Related Crime with 299 reported cases (53.9% of all crime in Genadendal), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 93 cases (16.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 77 cases (13.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Genadendal has decreased by 4.8%, a positive sign for the Genadendal community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Genadendal?

The most reported crimes in Genadendal are Drug-Related Crime (299 cases), Burglary at residential premises (93 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Genadendal compare to other areas in Overberg?

Genadendal has a crime rate of 3,088 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Overberg, Suurbraak is safer with a rate of 1,202 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Overberg

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Suurbraak	23,963	216	1,202	B (68)
Struisbaai	23,963	253	1,406	C (64)
Barrydale	23,963	377	2,099	C (50)
Stanford	23,963	481	2,675	D (42)
Riviersonderend	23,963	563	3,134	D (35)
Napier	23,963	593	3,301	F (33)
Kleinmond	23,963	974	5,421	F (17)
Gans Bay	23,963	1,128	6,276	F (14)
Villiersdorp	23,963	1,302	7,245	F (11)
Bredasdorp	23,963	1,489	8,284	F (8)