Bholo Crime Statistics

Bholo, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+19.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

381

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Bholo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	20	32.3%
Stock Theft	property	17	27.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	9	14.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	7	11.3%
Common assault	contact	5	8.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	8.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	8.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	4.8%
Common robbery	contact	3	4.8%
Murder	contact	3	4.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bholo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bholo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bholo Safe?

Yes, Bholo is relatively safe.

Bholo scores 89/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 381 per 100,000 people, Bholo sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Bholo can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+19.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

32% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

6/37

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Bholo

In 2025, Bholo recorded 62 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bholo is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 20 reported cases (32.3% of all crime in Bholo), followed by Stock Theft at 17 cases (27.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 9 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bholo has increased by 19.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bholo area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bholo?

The most reported crimes in Bholo are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (20 cases), Stock Theft (17 cases), Burglary at residential premises (9 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bholo compare to other areas in Amathole?

Bholo has a crime rate of 381 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)
Hamburg	21,790	75	459	A (87)
Healdtown	21,790	85	519	A (85)