Riebeeck East Crime Statistics

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

A93/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+33.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

246

per 100k

Safety Score

93/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Riebeeck East (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	9	37.5%
Stock Theft	property	7	29.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	16.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	3	12.5%
Rape	contact	3	12.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	1	4.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	1	4.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	4.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	4.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	4.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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 at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at 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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Riebeeck East Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Riebeeck East Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Riebeeck East Safe?

Yes, Riebeeck East is relatively safe.

Riebeeck East scores 93/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 246 per 100,000 people, Riebeeck East sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Riebeeck East can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-92%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+33.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

38% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

6/38

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Riebeeck East

In 2025, Riebeeck East recorded 24 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Riebeeck East is Common assault with 9 reported cases (37.5% of all crime in Riebeeck East), followed by Stock Theft at 7 cases (29.2%) and Commercial Crime at 4 cases (16.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Riebeeck East has increased by 33.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Riebeeck East area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Riebeeck East?

The most reported crimes in Riebeeck East are Common assault (9 cases), Stock Theft (7 cases), Commercial Crime (4 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Riebeeck East has a crime rate of 246 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)
Seafield	13,006	30	308	A (91)
Seven Fountains	13,006	34	346	A (90)