Rietbron Crime Statistics

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

A95/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-25% vs 2024

Crime Rate

185

per 100k

Safety Score

95/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Rietbron (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	7	38.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	4	22.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	3	16.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	16.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	16.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	5.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	5.6%
Rape	contact	1	5.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	5.6%
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 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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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 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%
Stock Theft	property	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%

Rietbron Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rietbron Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rietbron Safe?

Yes, Rietbron is relatively safe.

Rietbron scores 95/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 185 per 100,000 people, Rietbron sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Rietbron can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-94%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-25%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

39% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

3/38

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Rietbron

In 2025, Rietbron recorded 18 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rietbron is Common assault with 7 reported cases (38.9% of all crime in Rietbron), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 4 cases (22.2%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 3 cases (16.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rietbron has decreased by 25%, a positive sign for the Rietbron community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rietbron?

The most reported crimes in Rietbron are Common assault (7 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (4 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (3 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Rietbron has a crime rate of 185 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)
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)
Seven Fountains	13,006	34	346	A (90)