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Bushmans River Mouth Crime Statistics

Kenton On Sea Precinct |Sarah Baartman
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 13.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 571 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 15.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (126 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-33). 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

571

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 13.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 15.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Kenton On Sea precinct area (covering Bushmans River Mouth) dropped 13.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 16% above provincial median
Contact crime: 7% above provincial median
Property crime: 40% 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

6

↑ 20% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

203

↓ 16.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

145

↓ 16.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

223

↓ 9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kenton On Sea precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		126
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		102
Serious assault		84
Common assault		66
Commercial crime		44
Malicious damage		39
Rape		17
Business burglary		15
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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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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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