Bathurst Crime Statistics

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

D45/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

235

-13.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,407

per 100k

Safety Score

45/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Bathurst (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	79	33.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	56	23.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	33	14.0%
Common assault	contact	33	14.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	28	11.9%
Rape	contact	20	8.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	5.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	9	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	2.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.7%
Stock Theft	property	4	1.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.3%
Murder	contact	3	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bathurst Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bathurst Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bathurst Safe?

Bathurst has moderate safety levels.

Bathurst scores 45/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Bathurst is 2,407 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bathurst, especially at night.

vs National Average

-22%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-13.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

34% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

16/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bathurst

In 2025, Bathurst recorded 235 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bathurst is Burglary at residential premises with 79 reported cases (33.6% of all crime in Bathurst), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 56 cases (23.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 33 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bathurst has decreased by 13.6%, a positive sign for the Bathurst community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bathurst?

The most reported crimes in Bathurst are Burglary at residential premises (79 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (56 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (33 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Bathurst has a crime rate of 2,407 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)