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Humansdorp Precinct

Sarah Baartman|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Humansdorp remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,543 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 16.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (482 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+58). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

GraslaagteHumansdorpKruisfonteinKwaNomzamo

Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,543

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 16.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Humansdorp has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Humansdorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		482
Serious assault		152
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		123
Residential burglary		108
Common assault		91
Malicious damage		91
Business burglary		74
Commercial crime		69
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime482424+58
Serious assault152164-12
All theft not mentioned elsewhere123138-15
Residential burglary108106+2
Common assault9196-5
Malicious damage9189+2
Business burglary7458+16
Commercial crime6987-18
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs5945+14
Theft from vehicle5445+9
Aggravated robbery4763-16
Shoplifting3051-21
Rape2941-12
Crimen injuria276+21
Attempted murder2531-6
Murder1921-2
Common robbery1322-9
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1314-1
Stock-theft1217-5
Sexual assault87+1
Culpable homicide76+1
Vehicle theft330
Arson20+2
Attempted sexual offences20+2
Kidnapping23-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Abduction02-2
Contact sexual offences04-4
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Sarah Baartman

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Baviaanskloof

15 crimes ↓ 54.5%

Fort Brown

16 crimes ↓ 27.3%

Wolwefontein

25 crimes ↓ 7.4%

Rietbron

27 crimes ↓ 10%

Committees

27 crimes ↑ 28.6%

Riebeeck East

31 crimes ↑ 29.2%
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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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