Bridge Camp Crime Statistics

Bridge Camp, Chris Hani (Queenstown), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B72/100

Safe

Total Crimes

195

-8.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,036

per 100k

Safety Score

72/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Bridge Camp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	59	30.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	31	15.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	20	10.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	9.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	19	9.7%
Murder	contact	19	9.7%
Rape	contact	13	6.7%
Stock Theft	property	13	6.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	5.6%
Attempted murder	contact	9	4.6%
Common assault	contact	9	4.6%
Arson	contact-related	5	2.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	2.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	2.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	2.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bridge Camp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bridge Camp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bridge Camp Safe?

Yes, Bridge Camp is relatively safe.

Bridge Camp scores 72/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,036 per 100,000 people, Bridge Camp sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Bridge Camp can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-66%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-8.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

11/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bridge Camp

In 2025, Bridge Camp recorded 195 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bridge Camp is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 59 reported cases (30.3% of all crime in Bridge Camp), followed by Malicious damage to property at 31 cases (15.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 20 cases (10.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bridge Camp has decreased by 8.5%, a positive sign for the Bridge Camp community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bridge Camp?

The most reported crimes in Bridge Camp are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (59 cases), Malicious damage to property (31 cases), Burglary at residential premises (20 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bridge Camp compare to other areas in Chris Hani (Queenstown)?

Bridge Camp has a crime rate of 1,036 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Chris Hani (Queenstown), Cradock is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Cradock	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Elliot	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Lady Frere	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Queenstown	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Henderson	25,103	8	44	A (100)
Ida	25,103	21	112	A (98)
Tylden	25,103	40	211	A (95)
Kleinbulhoek	25,103	103	546	A (84)
Thornhill Ciskei	25,103	123	653	A (82)
Bholothwa	25,103	126	669	A (81)