Kinkelbos Crime Statistics

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

C64/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

136

-22.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,392

per 100k

Safety Score

64/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Kinkelbos (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	40	29.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	28	20.6%
Stock Theft	property	15	11.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	8.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	8.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	6.6%
Common assault	contact	9	6.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	8	5.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	5.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	5.1%
Rape	contact	5	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	2.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	2.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	2.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	2.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	2.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	2.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	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%
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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Kinkelbos Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kinkelbos Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kinkelbos Safe?

Kinkelbos has moderate safety levels.

Kinkelbos scores 64/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Kinkelbos is 1,392 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Kinkelbos, especially at night.

vs National Average

-55%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-22.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

29% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

12/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kinkelbos

In 2025, Kinkelbos recorded 136 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kinkelbos is Burglary at residential premises with 40 reported cases (29.4% of all crime in Kinkelbos), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 28 cases (20.6%) and Stock Theft at 15 cases (11.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kinkelbos has decreased by 22.3%, a positive sign for the Kinkelbos community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kinkelbos?

The most reported crimes in Kinkelbos are Burglary at residential premises (40 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (28 cases), Stock Theft (15 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kinkelbos has a crime rate of 1,392 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)