Paterson Crime Statistics

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

D44/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

241

-11.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,468

per 100k

Safety Score

44/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Paterson (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	69	28.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	40	16.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	35	14.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	33	13.7%
Common assault	contact	29	12.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	24	10.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	8.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	5.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	12	5.0%
Stock Theft	property	8	3.3%
Rape	contact	7	2.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	2.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	2.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	1.7%
Murder	contact	4	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Paterson Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Paterson Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Paterson Safe?

Paterson has moderate safety levels.

Paterson scores 44/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Paterson is 2,468 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Paterson, especially at night.

vs National Average

-20%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

29% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

17/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Paterson

In 2025, Paterson recorded 241 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Paterson is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 69 reported cases (28.6% of all crime in Paterson), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 40 cases (16.6%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 35 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Paterson has decreased by 11.1%, a positive sign for the Paterson community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Paterson?

The most reported crimes in Paterson are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (69 cases), Burglary at residential premises (40 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Paterson has a crime rate of 2,468 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)