Patensie Crime Statistics

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

D38/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

291

-1.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,983

per 100k

Safety Score

38/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Patensie (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	73	25.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	65	22.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	60	20.6%
Common assault	contact	52	17.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	32	11.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	24	8.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	5.8%
Common robbery	contact	9	3.1%
Rape	contact	9	3.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	2.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	1.7%
Murder	contact	5	1.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	1.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.0%
Abduction	contact	1	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Patensie Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Patensie Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Patensie Safe?

No, Patensie has high crime levels.

Patensie scores 38/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Patensie is 2,983 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Patensie, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-3%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-1.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

20/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Patensie

In 2025, Patensie recorded 291 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Patensie is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 73 reported cases (25.1% of all crime in Patensie), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 65 cases (22.3%) and Drug-Related Crime at 60 cases (20.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Patensie has decreased by 1.7%, a positive sign for the Patensie community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Patensie?

The most reported crimes in Patensie are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (73 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (65 cases), Drug-Related Crime (60 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Patensie has a crime rate of 2,983 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)