Stutterheim Crime Statistics

Stutterheim, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F9/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,308

+29.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,004

per 100k

Safety Score

9/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Stutterheim (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	273	20.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	265	20.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	207	15.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	191	14.6%
Common assault	contact	120	9.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	119	9.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	69	5.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	61	4.7%
Rape	contact	56	4.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	52	4.0%
Stock Theft	property	52	4.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	47	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	33	2.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	25	1.9%
Murder	contact	25	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	23	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	1.5%
Arson	contact-related	12	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Stutterheim Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Stutterheim Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Stutterheim Safe?

No, Stutterheim has high crime levels.

Stutterheim scores 9/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Stutterheim is 8,004 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Stutterheim, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+161%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+29.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

21% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

34/37

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Stutterheim

In 2025, Stutterheim recorded 1,308 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Stutterheim is Burglary at residential premises with 273 reported cases (20.9% of all crime in Stutterheim), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 265 cases (20.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 207 cases (15.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Stutterheim has increased by 29.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Stutterheim area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Stutterheim?

The most reported crimes in Stutterheim are Burglary at residential premises (273 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (265 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (207 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Stutterheim compare to other areas in Amathole?

Stutterheim has a crime rate of 8,004 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amathole, Fort Beaufort is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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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)
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Hamburg	21,790	75	459	A (87)