Nqweba Crime Statistics

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

F7/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

859

+3.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,804

per 100k

Safety Score

7/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Nqweba (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	228	26.5%
Common assault	contact	176	20.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	161	18.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	107	12.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	95	11.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	55	6.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	49	5.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	48	5.6%
Rape	contact	28	3.3%
Murder	contact	25	2.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	25	2.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	23	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	20	2.3%
Stock Theft	property	20	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	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%

Nqweba Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nqweba Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nqweba Safe?

No, Nqweba has high crime levels.

Nqweba scores 7/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Nqweba is 8,804 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Nqweba, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+187%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+3.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

32/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Nqweba

In 2025, Nqweba recorded 859 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nqweba is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 228 reported cases (26.5% of all crime in Nqweba), followed by Common assault at 176 cases (20.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 161 cases (18.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nqweba has increased by 3.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Nqweba area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nqweba?

The most reported crimes in Nqweba are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (228 cases), Common assault (176 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (161 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Nqweba has a crime rate of 8,804 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)