Safest neighborhoods in Pretoria
South Africa · 11 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
We compared 11 neighborhoods in Pretoria on safety by day and at night. Faerie Glen, Garsfontein and Muckleneuk come out safest. After dark, Muckleneuk rates highest.
| # | Neighborhood | Safety | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faerie Glen | 6.2/10 Fair | 7.3/10 Good | 5.4/10 Fair |
| 2 | Garsfontein | 6.0/10 Fair | 7.3/10 Good | 5.2/10 Fair |
| 3 | Muckleneuk | 5.9/10 Fair | 6.5/10 Good | 5.5/10 Fair |
| 3 | Tshwane Ward 44 | 5.9/10 Fair | 6.5/10 Good | 5.5/10 Fair |
| 3 | Tshwane Ward 91 | 5.9/10 Fair | 6.5/10 Good | 5.5/10 Fair |
| 3 | Lynnwood Park | 5.9/10 Fair | 7.3/10 Good | 5.0/10 Fair |
| 7 | De Beers | 5.8/10 Fair | 7.3/10 Good | 4.8/10 Poor |
| 7 | Lynnwood Glen | 5.8/10 Fair | 7.4/10 Good | 4.8/10 Poor |
| 9 | Lukasrand | 5.4/10 Fair | 6.0/10 Fair | 5.0/10 Fair |
| 9 | Menlyn | 5.4/10 Fair | 6.8/10 Good | 4.5/10 Poor |
| 11 | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality | 3.9/10 Poor | 4.5/10 Poor | 3.5/10 Poor |
How we measure it
Safety is rated for each neighborhood by AI research of local news, police and city statements and travel advice, starting from official country figures, by day and at night on one scale for every city. The overall figure is 40% the day rating and 60% the night rating. Methodology