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Bushmans River Mouth Crime Statistics

Kenton On Sea Precinct |Sarah Baartman
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Bushmans River Mouth falls within the Kenton On Sea police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Boesmansriviermond, Ekuphumleni, Kenton On Sea, Kenton On Sea.
Bushmans River Mouth is a suburb in Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Kenton On Sea precinct area (covering Bushmans River Mouth) decreased 13.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 322 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 16.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (94 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-24). 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

Moderate

in Eastern Cape · Low nationally

Reported crimes

322

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 13.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 16.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Kenton On Sea precinct area (covering Bushmans River Mouth) dropped 13.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 4% above provincial median
Property crime: 39% 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

4

↑ 100% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

148

↓ 17.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

109

↓ 9.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

65

↓ 9.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kenton On Sea precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		94
Serious assault		58
Common assault		49
Malicious damage		33
Aggravated robbery		12
Business burglary		11
Rape		11
Crimen injuria		8
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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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Other suburbs served by Kenton On Sea 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 Bushmans River Mouth.

BoesmansriviermondEkuphumleniKenton On SeaKenton On Sea
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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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