Cookhouse Crime Statistics

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

D35/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

307

+8.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,145

per 100k

Safety Score

35/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Cookhouse (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	99	32.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	69	22.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	45	14.7%
Common assault	contact	37	12.1%
Stock Theft	property	36	11.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	23	7.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	19	6.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	5.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	2.9%
Rape	contact	9	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	8	2.6%
Arson	contact-related	7	2.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.6%
Murder	contact	5	1.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	1.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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 Assault	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%

Cookhouse Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Cookhouse Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Cookhouse Safe?

No, Cookhouse has high crime levels.

Cookhouse scores 35/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Cookhouse is 3,145 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Cookhouse, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+3%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+8.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

23/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Cookhouse

In 2025, Cookhouse recorded 307 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Cookhouse is Drug-Related Crime with 99 reported cases (32.2% of all crime in Cookhouse), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 69 cases (22.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 45 cases (14.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Cookhouse has increased by 8.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Cookhouse area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Cookhouse?

The most reported crimes in Cookhouse are Drug-Related Crime (99 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (69 cases), Burglary at residential premises (45 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Cookhouse has a crime rate of 3,145 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)