Khwenxurha Crime Statistics

Khwenxurha, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B70/100

Safe

Total Crimes

178

+49.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,088

per 100k

Safety Score

70/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Khwenxurha (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	37	20.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	16.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	27	15.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	13.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	23	12.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	9.6%
Common assault	contact	16	9.0%
Rape	contact	13	7.3%
Murder	contact	12	6.7%
Stock Theft	property	7	3.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	2.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	2.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Khwenxurha Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Khwenxurha Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Khwenxurha Safe?

Yes, Khwenxurha is relatively safe.

Khwenxurha scores 70/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,088 per 100,000 people, Khwenxurha sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Khwenxurha can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-65%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+49.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

18/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Khwenxurha

In 2025, Khwenxurha recorded 178 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Khwenxurha is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 37 reported cases (20.8% of all crime in Khwenxurha), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 29 cases (16.3%) and Malicious damage to property at 27 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Khwenxurha has increased by 49.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Khwenxurha area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Khwenxurha?

The most reported crimes in Khwenxurha are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (37 cases), Burglary at residential premises (29 cases), Malicious damage to property (27 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Khwenxurha compare to other areas in Amathole?

Khwenxurha has a crime rate of 1,088 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)