Graaff-Reinet Crime Statistics

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

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,975

+7.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

20,245

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Graaff-Reinet (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	532	26.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	315	15.9%
Common assault	contact	309	15.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	273	13.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	212	10.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	167	8.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	152	7.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	127	6.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	121	6.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	77	3.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	72	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	47	2.4%
Stock Theft	property	44	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	37	1.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	37	1.9%
Rape	contact	24	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	16	0.8%
Murder	contact	13	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Graaff-Reinet Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Graaff-Reinet Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Graaff-Reinet Safe?

No, Graaff-Reinet has high crime levels.

Graaff-Reinet scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Graaff-Reinet is 20,245 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Graaff-Reinet, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+560%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+7.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

27% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

38/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Graaff-Reinet

In 2025, Graaff-Reinet recorded 1,975 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Graaff-Reinet is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 532 reported cases (26.9% of all crime in Graaff-Reinet), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 315 cases (15.9%) and Common assault at 309 cases (15.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Graaff-Reinet has increased by 7.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Graaff-Reinet area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Graaff-Reinet?

The most reported crimes in Graaff-Reinet are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (532 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (315 cases), Common assault (309 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Graaff-Reinet has a crime rate of 20,245 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)