Moyeni Crime Statistics

Moyeni, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

127

-3.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

776

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Moyeni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	36	28.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	33	26.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	23	18.1%
Common assault	contact	15	11.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	10.2%
Rape	contact	9	7.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	5.5%
Common robbery	contact	7	5.5%
Murder	contact	4	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	3.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	2.4%
Kidnapping	contact	3	2.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	2.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.8%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Moyeni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Moyeni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Moyeni Safe?

Yes, Moyeni is relatively safe.

Moyeni scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 776 per 100,000 people, Moyeni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Moyeni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-75%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-3.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

28% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

14/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Moyeni

In 2025, Moyeni recorded 127 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Moyeni is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 36 reported cases (28.3% of all crime in Moyeni), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 33 cases (26.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 23 cases (18.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Moyeni has decreased by 3.1%, a positive sign for the Moyeni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Moyeni?

The most reported crimes in Moyeni are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (36 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (33 cases), Burglary at residential premises (23 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Moyeni compare to other areas in Amathole?

Moyeni has a crime rate of 776 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)