Port Alfred Crime Statistics

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

F12/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

658

+5.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,743

per 100k

Safety Score

12/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Port Alfred (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	173	26.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	143	21.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	143	21.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	132	20.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	60	9.1%
Common assault	contact	44	6.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	40	6.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	39	5.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	24	3.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	19	2.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	5	0.8%
Rape	contact	5	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Port Alfred Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Port Alfred Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Port Alfred Safe?

No, Port Alfred has high crime levels.

Port Alfred scores 12/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Port Alfred is 6,743 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Port Alfred, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+120%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+5.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

26% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

31/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Port Alfred

In 2025, Port Alfred recorded 658 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Port Alfred is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 173 reported cases (26.3% of all crime in Port Alfred), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 143 cases (21.7%) and Drug-Related Crime at 143 cases (21.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Port Alfred has increased by 5.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Port Alfred area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Port Alfred?

The most reported crimes in Port Alfred are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (173 cases), Burglary at residential premises (143 cases), Drug-Related Crime (143 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Port Alfred has a crime rate of 6,743 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)