Humansdorp Crime Statistics

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

F3/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,199

+2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

12,294

per 100k

Safety Score

3/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Humansdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	511	42.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	143	11.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	132	11.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	112	9.3%
Common assault	contact	91	7.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	91	7.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	85	7.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	73	6.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	60	5.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	57	4.8%
Attempted murder	contact	31	2.6%
Rape	contact	29	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	28	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	27	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	23	1.9%
Murder	contact	21	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	15	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	13	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Humansdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Humansdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Humansdorp Safe?

No, Humansdorp has high crime levels.

Humansdorp scores 3/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Humansdorp is 12,294 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Humansdorp, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+301%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

43% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

36/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Humansdorp

In 2025, Humansdorp recorded 1,199 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Humansdorp is Drug-Related Crime with 511 reported cases (42.6% of all crime in Humansdorp), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 143 cases (11.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 132 cases (11.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Humansdorp has increased by 2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Humansdorp area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Humansdorp?

The most reported crimes in Humansdorp are Drug-Related Crime (511 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (143 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (132 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Humansdorp has a crime rate of 12,294 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)