Makhanda Crime Statistics

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

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,551

-2.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

15,900

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Makhanda (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	409	26.4%
Common assault	contact	284	18.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	271	17.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	200	12.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	132	8.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	125	8.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	116	7.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	88	5.7%
Common robbery	contact	69	4.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	69	4.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	51	3.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	49	3.2%
Rape	contact	41	2.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	2.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	36	2.3%
Stock Theft	property	15	1.0%
Murder	contact	9	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Makhanda Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Makhanda Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Makhanda Safe?

No, Makhanda has high crime levels.

Makhanda scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Makhanda is 15,900 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Makhanda, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+418%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

26% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

37/38

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Makhanda

In 2025, Makhanda recorded 1,551 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Makhanda is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 409 reported cases (26.4% of all crime in Makhanda), followed by Common assault at 284 cases (18.3%) and Commercial Crime at 271 cases (17.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Makhanda has decreased by 2.3%, a positive sign for the Makhanda community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Makhanda?

The most reported crimes in Makhanda are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (409 cases), Common assault (284 cases), Commercial Crime (271 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Makhanda has a crime rate of 15,900 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)