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Wavecrest Crime Statistics

Jeffreys Bay Precinct |Sarah Baartman
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Wavecrest falls within the Jeffreys Bay police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Aston Bay, Jeffreys Bay, Marina Martinique, Ocean View, Paradise Beach and 1 more.
Wavecrest is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Jeffreys Bay precinct area (covering Wavecrest) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 28.7%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Jeffreys Bay precinct area (covering Wavecrest) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 172% above provincial median
Contact crime: 8% above provincial median
Property crime: 122% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

13

↓ 38.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

205

↓ 12.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

230

↑ 16.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

902

↑ 1.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Compare with nearby areas

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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Other suburbs served by Jeffreys Bay police station

7 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Wavecrest.

Aston BayJeffreys BayMarina MartiniqueOcean ViewParadise BeachPellsrus
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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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