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Graaff-Reinet Extension Crime Statistics

Graaff-Reinet Precinct |Sarah Baartman
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Graaff-Reinet Extension falls within the Graaff-Reinet police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Graaff-Reinet, Kroonvale, Umasizakhe, Umasizakhe Extension.
Graaff-Reinet Extension is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Graaff-Reinet precinct area (covering Graaff-Reinet Extension) increased 8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,488 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 31.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (236 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+54). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,488

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 8%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 31.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Graaff-Reinet precinct area (covering Graaff-Reinet Extension) rose 8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 382% above provincial median
Contact crime: 293% above provincial median
Property crime: 473% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

10

↑ 25% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

582

↓ 5.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

450

↑ 32.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

456

↑ 7.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Graaff-Reinet precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		236
Common assault		232
Residential burglary		205
Malicious damage		159
Drug-related crime		125
Theft from vehicle		114
Business burglary		95
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		58
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Sarah Baartman

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fort Brown

11 crimes ↓ 28.6%

Baviaanskloof

12 crimes ↓ 15.8%

Rietbron

14 crimes ↓ 24%

Wolwefontein

16 crimes ↓ 8.7%

Committees

18 crimes ↑ 100%

Riebeeck East

19 crimes ↑ 19%
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Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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Other suburbs served by Graaff-Reinet police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Graaff-Reinet Extension.

Graaff-ReinetKroonvaleUmasizakheUmasizakhe Extension
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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