Addo Crime Statistics

Addo, Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F13/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

655

+22.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,712

per 100k

Safety Score

13/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Addo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	151	23.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	117	17.9%
Common assault	contact	92	14.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	91	13.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	91	13.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	67	10.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	65	9.9%
Murder	contact	29	4.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	27	4.1%
Rape	contact	27	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	20	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	2.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	15	2.3%
Attempted murder	contact	12	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	9	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	5	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Addo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Addo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Addo Safe?

No, Addo has high crime levels.

Addo scores 13/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Addo is 6,712 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Addo, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+119%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+22.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

30/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Addo

In 2025, Addo recorded 655 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Addo is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 151 reported cases (23.1% of all crime in Addo), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 117 cases (17.9%) and Common assault at 92 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Addo has increased by 22.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Addo area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Addo?

The most reported crimes in Addo are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (151 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (117 cases), Common assault (92 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Addo compare to other areas in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)?

Addo has a crime rate of 6,712 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet), Grahamstown is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Grahamstown	13,006	0	0	N/A (0)
Kirkwood	13,006	0	0	N/A (0)
Somerset East	13,006	0	0	N/A (0)
Fort Brown	13,006	13	131	A (98)
Baviaanskloof	13,006	14	146	A (97)
Rietbron	13,006	18	185	A (95)
Wolwefontein	13,006	21	215	A (95)
Committees	13,006	23	238	A (94)
Riebeeck East	13,006	24	246	A (93)
Seafield	13,006	30	308	A (91)