Steve Vukile Tshwete Crime Statistics

Steve Vukile Tshwete, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C52/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

317

-3.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,941

per 100k

Safety Score

52/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Steve Vukile Tshwete (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	119	37.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	59	18.6%
Stock Theft	property	49	15.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	45	14.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	13.9%
Rape	contact	23	7.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	6.3%
Common assault	contact	13	4.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	8	2.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	2.2%
Murder	contact	7	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%

Steve Vukile Tshwete Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Steve Vukile Tshwete Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Steve Vukile Tshwete Safe?

Steve Vukile Tshwete has moderate safety levels.

Steve Vukile Tshwete scores 52/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Steve Vukile Tshwete is 1,941 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Steve Vukile Tshwete, especially at night.

vs National Average

-37%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-3.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

38% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

23/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Steve Vukile Tshwete

In 2025, Steve Vukile Tshwete recorded 317 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Steve Vukile Tshwete is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 119 reported cases (37.5% of all crime in Steve Vukile Tshwete), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 59 cases (18.6%) and Stock Theft at 49 cases (15.5%).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Steve Vukile Tshwete?

The most reported crimes in Steve Vukile Tshwete are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (119 cases), Burglary at residential premises (59 cases), Stock Theft (49 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Steve Vukile Tshwete compare to other areas in Amathole?

Steve Vukile Tshwete has a crime rate of 1,941 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amathole, Fort Beaufort is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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