Eastern Cape Crime Statistics
Comprehensive crime data for Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Total Crimes
183,629
All Crime Rate
2,727 / 100k
Violent Crime Rate
1,035 / 100k
Population
6,734,001
Precincts
221
Is Eastern Cape Safe?
Eastern Cape recorded an overall crime rate of 2,727 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 11.1% below the national average of 3,067 per 100,000. However, the violent crime rate in Eastern Cape is 1,035 per 100,000 — 6.2% below the national violent crime average of 1,103 per 100,000. Of the 221 police precincts in Eastern Cape, 75 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 98 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 0.5% compared to the previous year.
Cities in Eastern Cape
Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet)
Amathole
Alfred Nzo
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Joe Gqabi
East London
OR Tambo (Mthatha)
Chris Hani (Queenstown)
Eastern Cape Crime Trend (2018-2025)
All Precincts in Eastern Cape (by Crime Rate)
| Precinct | City | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graaff-Reinet | Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet) | 13,006 | 1,975 | 20,245 | F (1) |
| Makhanda | Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet) | 13,006 | 1,551 | 15,900 | F (1) |
| Sterkspruit | Joe Gqabi | 15,117 | 1,572 | 13,865 | F (2) |
| East London | East London | 40,636 | 4,063 | 13,331 | F (2) |
| Humansdorp | Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet) | 13,006 | 1,199 | 12,294 | F (3) |
| Joza | Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet) | 13,006 | 1,148 | 11,771 | F (3) |
| Joubertina | Sarah Baartman (Graaff-Reinet) | 13,006 | 1,136 | 11,648 | F (3) |
| Butterworth | Amathole | 21,790 | 1,767 | 10,812 | F (4) |
| Cambridge | East London | 40,636 | 3,203 | 10,510 | F (4) |
| Nxuba | Chris Hani (Queenstown) | 25,103 | 1,944 | 10,325 | F (4) |
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