Dutywa Crime Statistics

Dutywa, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F5/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,620

+16.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,913

per 100k

Safety Score

5/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Dutywa (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	283	17.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	231	14.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	179	11.0%
Common assault	contact	148	9.1%
Stock Theft	property	145	9.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	143	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	140	8.6%
Rape	contact	137	8.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	119	7.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	111	6.9%
Murder	contact	79	4.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	72	4.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	57	3.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	48	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	35	2.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	32	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	31	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	25	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	25	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	24	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	15	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	9	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
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%

Dutywa Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dutywa Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dutywa Safe?

No, Dutywa has high crime levels.

Dutywa scores 5/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Dutywa is 9,913 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Dutywa, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+223%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+16.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

17% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

36/37

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Dutywa

In 2025, Dutywa recorded 1,620 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dutywa is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 283 reported cases (17.5% of all crime in Dutywa), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 231 cases (14.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 179 cases (11.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dutywa has increased by 16.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Dutywa area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dutywa?

The most reported crimes in Dutywa are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (283 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (231 cases), Burglary at residential premises (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Dutywa compare to other areas in Amathole?

Dutywa has a crime rate of 9,913 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)