Willowmore Crime Statistics

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

D35/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

305

-16.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,129

per 100k

Safety Score

35/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Willowmore (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	69	22.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	63	20.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	49	16.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	49	16.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	36	11.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	21	6.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	6.6%
Stock Theft	property	15	4.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	13	4.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	3.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	3.6%
Rape	contact	11	3.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	4	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	1.3%
Public violence	contact-related	3	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.0%
Murder	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
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%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Willowmore Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Willowmore Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Willowmore Safe?

No, Willowmore has high crime levels.

Willowmore scores 35/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Willowmore is 3,129 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Willowmore, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+2%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-16.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Common assault

23% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

22/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Willowmore

In 2025, Willowmore recorded 305 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Willowmore is Common assault with 69 reported cases (22.6% of all crime in Willowmore), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 63 cases (20.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 49 cases (16.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Willowmore has decreased by 16.2%, a positive sign for the Willowmore community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Willowmore?

The most reported crimes in Willowmore are Common assault (69 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (63 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (49 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Willowmore has a crime rate of 3,129 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)