KwaMaqoma Crime Statistics

KwaMaqoma, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F10/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,260

+18.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,710

per 100k

Safety Score

10/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — KwaMaqoma (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	324	25.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	220	17.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	204	16.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	179	14.2%
Common assault	contact	156	12.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	121	9.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	63	5.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	59	4.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	48	3.8%
Rape	contact	41	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	40	3.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	36	2.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	31	2.5%
Stock Theft	property	31	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	29	2.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	24	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	11	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	8	0.6%
Murder	contact	8	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

KwaMaqoma Crime Trend (2018-2025)

KwaMaqoma Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is KwaMaqoma Safe?

No, KwaMaqoma has high crime levels.

KwaMaqoma scores 10/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in KwaMaqoma is 7,710 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in KwaMaqoma, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+151%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+18.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

33/37

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in KwaMaqoma

In 2025, KwaMaqoma recorded 1,260 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in KwaMaqoma is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 324 reported cases (25.7% of all crime in KwaMaqoma), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 220 cases (17.5%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 204 cases (16.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in KwaMaqoma has increased by 18.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the KwaMaqoma area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in KwaMaqoma?

The most reported crimes in KwaMaqoma are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (324 cases), Burglary at residential premises (220 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (204 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does KwaMaqoma compare to other areas in Amathole?

KwaMaqoma has a crime rate of 7,710 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)