Hankey Crime Statistics

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

F18/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

515

+31.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,282

per 100k

Safety Score

18/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Hankey (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	159	30.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	92	17.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	87	16.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	61	11.8%
Common assault	contact	56	10.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	51	9.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	35	6.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	24	4.7%
Rape	contact	17	3.3%
Murder	contact	15	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	12	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	2.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	2.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	2.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.6%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hankey Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hankey Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hankey Safe?

No, Hankey has high crime levels.

Hankey scores 18/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Hankey is 5,282 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Hankey, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+72%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+31.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

31% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

27/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hankey

In 2025, Hankey recorded 515 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hankey is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 159 reported cases (30.9% of all crime in Hankey), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 92 cases (17.9%) and Drug-Related Crime at 87 cases (16.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hankey has increased by 31.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hankey area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hankey?

The most reported crimes in Hankey are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (159 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (92 cases), Drug-Related Crime (87 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hankey has a crime rate of 5,282 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)