Nemato Crime Statistics

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

F21/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

452

+17.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,636

per 100k

Safety Score

21/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Nemato (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	160	35.4%
Common assault	contact	96	21.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	77	17.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	44	9.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	41	9.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	39	8.6%
Rape	contact	35	7.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	3.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	12	2.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	2.4%
Murder	contact	9	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	1.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	1.5%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	0.9%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.7%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Nemato Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nemato Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nemato Safe?

No, Nemato has high crime levels.

Nemato scores 21/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Nemato is 4,636 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Nemato, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+51%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+17.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

35% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

26/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Nemato

In 2025, Nemato recorded 452 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nemato is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 160 reported cases (35.4% of all crime in Nemato), followed by Common assault at 96 cases (21.2%) and Burglary at residential premises at 77 cases (17.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nemato has increased by 17.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Nemato area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nemato?

The most reported crimes in Nemato are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (160 cases), Common assault (96 cases), Burglary at residential premises (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Nemato has a crime rate of 4,636 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)