Jeffreys Bay Crime Statistics

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

F4/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

974

-4.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,988

per 100k

Safety Score

4/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Jeffreys Bay (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	295	30.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	247	25.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	156	16.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	132	13.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	77	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	77	7.9%
Common assault	contact	41	4.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	37	3.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	3.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	32	3.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	2.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	25	2.6%
Rape	contact	21	2.2%
Murder	contact	13	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	11	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Jeffreys Bay Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Jeffreys Bay Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Jeffreys Bay Safe?

No, Jeffreys Bay has high crime levels.

Jeffreys Bay scores 4/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Jeffreys Bay is 9,988 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Jeffreys Bay, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+226%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

30% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

33/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Jeffreys Bay

In 2025, Jeffreys Bay recorded 974 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Jeffreys Bay is Commercial Crime with 295 reported cases (30.3% of all crime in Jeffreys Bay), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 247 cases (25.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 156 cases (16.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Jeffreys Bay has decreased by 4.5%, a positive sign for the Jeffreys Bay community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Jeffreys Bay?

The most reported crimes in Jeffreys Bay are Commercial Crime (295 cases), Drug-Related Crime (247 cases), Burglary at residential premises (156 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Jeffreys Bay has a crime rate of 9,988 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)