Bluewater Crime Statistics

Bluewater, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B76/100

Safe

Total Crimes

143

+26.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

877

per 100k

Safety Score

76/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Bluewater (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	48	33.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	20.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	17	11.9%
Stock Theft	property	16	11.2%
Rape	contact	12	8.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	5.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	4.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	4.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	4.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	3.5%
Common assault	contact	5	3.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	3.5%
Murder	contact	4	2.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	2.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	2.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	2.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.7%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Bluewater Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bluewater Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bluewater Safe?

Yes, Bluewater is relatively safe.

Bluewater scores 76/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 877 per 100,000 people, Bluewater sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Bluewater can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-71%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+26.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

34% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

15/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bluewater

In 2025, Bluewater recorded 143 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bluewater is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 48 reported cases (33.6% of all crime in Bluewater), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 29 cases (20.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 17 cases (11.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bluewater has increased by 26.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bluewater area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bluewater?

The most reported crimes in Bluewater are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (48 cases), Burglary at residential premises (29 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bluewater compare to other areas in Amathole?

Bluewater has a crime rate of 877 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)