Kenton On Sea Crime Statistics

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

F22/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

434

-10.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,452

per 100k

Safety Score

22/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Kenton On Sea (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	125	28.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	107	24.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	77	17.7%
Common assault	contact	65	15.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	51	11.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	10.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	3.5%
Rape	contact	15	3.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	2.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	2.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	1.2%
Murder	contact	5	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	0.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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 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%

Kenton On Sea Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kenton On Sea Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kenton On Sea Safe?

No, Kenton On Sea has high crime levels.

Kenton On Sea scores 22/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kenton On Sea is 4,452 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kenton On Sea, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+45%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-10.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

29% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

25/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kenton On Sea

In 2025, Kenton On Sea recorded 434 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kenton On Sea is Burglary at residential premises with 125 reported cases (28.8% of all crime in Kenton On Sea), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 107 cases (24.7%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 77 cases (17.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kenton On Sea has decreased by 10.7%, a positive sign for the Kenton On Sea community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kenton On Sea?

The most reported crimes in Kenton On Sea are Burglary at residential premises (125 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (107 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kenton On Sea has a crime rate of 4,452 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)