Joubertina Crime Statistics

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

F3/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,136

+25.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

11,648

per 100k

Safety Score

3/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Joubertina (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	372	32.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	371	32.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	157	13.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	151	13.3%
Common assault	contact	120	10.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	88	7.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	79	7.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	37	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	27	2.4%
Rape	contact	23	2.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	20	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	19	1.7%
Murder	contact	15	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	13	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
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%
Kidnapping	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Joubertina Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Joubertina Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Joubertina Safe?

No, Joubertina has high crime levels.

Joubertina scores 3/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Joubertina is 11,648 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Joubertina, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+280%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+25.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

33% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

34/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Joubertina

In 2025, Joubertina recorded 1,136 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Joubertina is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 372 reported cases (32.7% of all crime in Joubertina), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 371 cases (32.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 157 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Joubertina has increased by 25.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Joubertina area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Joubertina?

The most reported crimes in Joubertina are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (372 cases), Drug-Related Crime (371 cases), Burglary at residential premises (157 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Joubertina has a crime rate of 11,648 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)