Alice Crime Statistics

Alice, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F7/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,417

+1.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,669

per 100k

Safety Score

7/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Alice (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	359	25.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	217	15.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	179	12.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	177	12.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	133	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	124	8.8%
Common assault	contact	119	8.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	76	5.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	73	5.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	73	5.2%
Rape	contact	55	3.9%
Stock Theft	property	52	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	44	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	40	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	24	1.7%
Murder	contact	24	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	13	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	13	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Alice Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Alice Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Alice Safe?

No, Alice has high crime levels.

Alice scores 7/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Alice is 8,669 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Alice, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+183%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+1.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

35/37

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Alice

In 2025, Alice recorded 1,417 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Alice is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 359 reported cases (25.3% of all crime in Alice), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 217 cases (15.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 179 cases (12.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Alice has increased by 1.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Alice area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Alice?

The most reported crimes in Alice are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (359 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (217 cases), Burglary at residential premises (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Alice compare to other areas in Amathole?

Alice has a crime rate of 8,669 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amathole, Fort Beaufort is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Amathole

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Fort Beaufort	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Komga	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Mooiplaas	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Doringkloof	21,790	10	60	A (99)
Khubusidrift	21,790	15	92	A (99)
Thomas River	21,790	18	110	A (98)
Kolomane	21,790	19	115	A (98)
Hogsback	21,790	32	197	A (95)
Bholo	21,790	62	381	A (89)
Hamburg	21,790	75	459	A (87)