Fort Brown Crime Statistics

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

A98/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-27.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

131

per 100k

Safety Score

98/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Fort Brown (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	4	30.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	23.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	23.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	7.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	1	7.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	7.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	7.7%
Rape	contact	1	7.7%
Stock Theft	property	1	7.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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 at residential premises	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Fort Brown Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Fort Brown Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Fort Brown Safe?

Yes, Fort Brown is relatively safe.

Fort Brown scores 98/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 131 per 100,000 people, Fort Brown sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Fort Brown can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-96%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-27.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

31% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

1/38

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Fort Brown

In 2025, Fort Brown recorded 13 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Fort Brown is Common assault with 4 reported cases (30.8% of all crime in Fort Brown), followed by Crimen Injuria at 3 cases (23.1%) and Malicious damage to property at 3 cases (23.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Fort Brown has decreased by 27.8%, a positive sign for the Fort Brown community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Fort Brown?

The most reported crimes in Fort Brown are Common assault (4 cases), Crimen Injuria (3 cases), Malicious damage to property (3 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Fort Brown has a crime rate of 131 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)
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)
Seven Fountains	13,006	34	346	A (90)