Joza Crime Statistics

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

F3/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,148

+12.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

11,771

per 100k

Safety Score

3/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Joza (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	403	35.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	248	21.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	172	15.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	147	12.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	120	10.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	69	6.0%
Rape	contact	51	4.4%
Common robbery	contact	48	4.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	48	4.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	39	3.4%
Murder	contact	35	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	23	2.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	19	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	17	1.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	1.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	13	1.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	9	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Joza Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Joza Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Joza Safe?

No, Joza has high crime levels.

Joza scores 3/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Joza is 11,771 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Joza, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+284%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+12.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

35% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

35/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Joza

In 2025, Joza recorded 1,148 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Joza is Common assault with 403 reported cases (35.1% of all crime in Joza), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 248 cases (21.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 172 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Joza has increased by 12.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Joza area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Joza?

The most reported crimes in Joza are Common assault (403 cases), Burglary at residential premises (248 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (172 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Joza has a crime rate of 11,771 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)