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Jeffreys Bay Precinct

Sarah Baartman|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Jeffreys Bay remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,337 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 28.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (286 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+57). 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.

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Crime volume

High

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

1,337

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 28.7%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Jeffreys Bay precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		286
Drug-related crime		240
Residential burglary		159
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		152
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		77
Malicious damage		74
Common assault		57
Serious assault		47
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime286300-14
Drug-related crime240255-15
Residential burglary159102+57
All theft not mentioned elsewhere152158-6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7746+31
Malicious damage7472+2
Common assault5752+5
Serious assault4763-16
Aggravated robbery3759-22
Theft from vehicle3621+15
Shoplifting3525+10
Business burglary2756-29
Rape2118+3
Common robbery1413+1
Murder1321-8
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1222-10
Culpable homicide107+3
Sexual assault101+9
Vehicle theft713-6
Attempted murder67-1
Crimen injuria43+1
Kidnapping41+3
Contact sexual offences30+3
Attempted sexual offences20+2
Abduction10+1
Arson110
Public violence110
Stock-theft15-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
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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