Amathole Crime Statistics
Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
15,935
9.9%
Crime Rate per 100k
1,828
Population
871,600
Precincts
40
Is Amathole Safe?
Amathole recorded a crime rate of 1,828 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 33% below the Eastern Cape provincial average of 2,727 per 100,000. Of the 40 police precincts in Amathole, 18 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 13 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 9.9% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Amathole
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterworth | 21,790 | 1,767 | 10,812 | F (4) |
| Dutywa | 21,790 | 1,620 | 9,913 | F (5) |
| Alice | 21,790 | 1,417 | 8,669 | F (7) |
| Stutterheim | 21,790 | 1,308 | 8,004 | F (9) |
| KwaMaqoma | 21,790 | 1,260 | 7,710 | F (10) |
| Centane | 21,790 | 838 | 5,126 | F (19) |
| Ngqamakhwe | 21,790 | 767 | 4,695 | F (21) |
| Willowvale | 21,790 | 748 | 4,575 | F (21) |
| Keiskammahoek | 21,790 | 701 | 4,291 | F (24) |
| Msobomvu | 21,790 | 637 | 3,896 | F (27) |
Amathole Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Amathole Crime Breakdown (2025)
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