Pearston Crime Statistics

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

C64/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

138

-14.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,415

per 100k

Safety Score

64/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

13,006

Crime Breakdown — Pearston (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	32	23.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	20	14.5%
Common assault	contact	20	14.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	13.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	19	13.8%
Stock Theft	property	16	11.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	9.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	12	8.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	5.1%
Murder	contact	5	3.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	2.9%
Rape	contact	4	2.9%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	2.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.7%
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%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at 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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Pearston Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Pearston Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Pearston Safe?

Pearston has moderate safety levels.

Pearston scores 64/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Pearston is 1,415 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Pearston, especially at night.

vs National Average

-54%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-14.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)

13/38

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Pearston

In 2025, Pearston recorded 138 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Pearston is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 32 reported cases (23.2% of all crime in Pearston), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 20 cases (14.5%) and Common assault at 20 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Pearston has decreased by 14.8%, a positive sign for the Pearston community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Pearston?

The most reported crimes in Pearston are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (32 cases), Burglary at residential premises (20 cases), Common assault (20 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Pearston has a crime rate of 1,415 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)