Cala Crime Statistics

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

F27/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

727

+10.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,860

per 100k

Safety Score

27/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Cala (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	195	26.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	163	22.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	92	12.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	64	8.8%
Stock Theft	property	63	8.7%
Common assault	contact	61	8.4%
Rape	contact	55	7.6%
Murder	contact	43	5.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	36	5.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	35	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	3.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	23	3.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	2.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	16	2.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	1.1%
Carjacking	contact	7	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	1.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	5	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Cala Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Cala Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Cala Safe?

No, Cala has high crime levels.

Cala scores 27/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Cala is 3,860 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Cala, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+26%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+10.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

27% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

21/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Cala

In 2025, Cala recorded 727 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Cala is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 195 reported cases (26.8% of all crime in Cala), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 163 cases (22.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 92 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Cala has increased by 10.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Cala area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Cala?

The most reported crimes in Cala are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (195 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (163 cases), Burglary at residential premises (92 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Cala has a crime rate of 3,860 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)