Kareedouw Crime Statistics

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

D41/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

270

+14.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,768

per 100k

Safety Score

41/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Kareedouw (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	69	25.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	60	22.2%
Common assault	contact	53	19.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	40	14.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	36	13.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	25	9.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	24	8.9%
Stock Theft	property	11	4.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	3.0%
Rape	contact	8	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	1.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.4%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kareedouw Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kareedouw Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kareedouw Safe?

Kareedouw has moderate safety levels.

Kareedouw scores 41/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Kareedouw is 2,768 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Kareedouw, especially at night.

vs National Average

-10%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+14.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

26% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

19/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kareedouw

In 2025, Kareedouw recorded 270 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kareedouw is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 69 reported cases (25.6% of all crime in Kareedouw), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 60 cases (22.2%) and Common assault at 53 cases (19.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kareedouw has increased by 14.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kareedouw area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kareedouw?

The most reported crimes in Kareedouw are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (69 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (60 cases), Common assault (53 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kareedouw has a crime rate of 2,768 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)