Aberdeen Crime Statistics

Aberdeen, Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D41/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

270

-2.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,768

per 100k

Safety Score

41/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Aberdeen (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	63	23.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	55	20.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	48	17.8%
Stock Theft	property	35	13.0%
Common assault	contact	32	11.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	27	10.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	8.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	15	5.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	4.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	11	4.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	2.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	2.6%
Murder	contact	5	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.5%
Rape	contact	4	1.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	1.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Aberdeen Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Aberdeen Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Aberdeen Safe?

Aberdeen has moderate safety levels.

Aberdeen scores 41/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Aberdeen is 2,768 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Aberdeen, especially at night.

vs National Average

-10%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-2.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

18/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Aberdeen

In 2025, Aberdeen recorded 270 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Aberdeen is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 63 reported cases (23.3% of all crime in Aberdeen), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 55 cases (20.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 48 cases (17.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Aberdeen has decreased by 2.5%, a positive sign for the Aberdeen community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Aberdeen?

The most reported crimes in Aberdeen are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (63 cases), Burglary at residential premises (55 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (48 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Aberdeen compare to other areas in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)?

Aberdeen has a crime rate of 2,768 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet), Grahamstown is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Grahamstown	13,006	0	0	N/A (0)
Kirkwood	13,006	0	0	N/A (0)
Somerset East	13,006	0	0	N/A (0)
Fort Brown	13,006	13	131	A (98)
Baviaanskloof	13,006	14	146	A (97)
Rietbron	13,006	18	185	A (95)
Wolwefontein	13,006	21	215	A (95)
Committees	13,006	23	238	A (94)
Riebeeck East	13,006	24	246	A (93)
Seafield	13,006	30	308	A (91)