Hofmeyr Crime Statistics

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

B77/100

Safe

Total Crimes

161

-21.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

856

per 100k

Safety Score

77/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Hofmeyr (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	48	29.8%
Common assault	contact	32	19.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	14.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	24	14.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	21	13.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	6.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	5.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	5.0%
Stock Theft	property	8	5.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	3.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	4	2.5%
Rape	contact	4	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.9%
Murder	contact	3	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.9%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	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 out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hofmeyr Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hofmeyr Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hofmeyr Safe?

Yes, Hofmeyr is relatively safe.

Hofmeyr scores 77/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 856 per 100,000 people, Hofmeyr sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hofmeyr can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-72%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-21.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

8/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Hofmeyr

In 2025, Hofmeyr recorded 161 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hofmeyr is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 48 reported cases (29.8% of all crime in Hofmeyr), followed by Common assault at 32 cases (19.9%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 24 cases (14.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hofmeyr has decreased by 21.5%, a positive sign for the Hofmeyr community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hofmeyr?

The most reported crimes in Hofmeyr are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (48 cases), Common assault (32 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (24 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hofmeyr has a crime rate of 856 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)