Indwe Crime Statistics

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

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

223

+1.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,183

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Indwe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	73	32.7%
Common assault	contact	37	16.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	28	12.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	25	11.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	24	10.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	20	9.0%
Stock Theft	property	17	7.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	7.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	4.9%
Rape	contact	11	4.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	2.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	2.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	1.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.3%
Murder	contact	3	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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 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 of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Indwe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Indwe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Indwe Safe?

Yes, Indwe is relatively safe.

Indwe scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,183 per 100,000 people, Indwe sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Indwe can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-61%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+1.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

33% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

13/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Indwe

In 2025, Indwe recorded 223 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Indwe is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 73 reported cases (32.7% of all crime in Indwe), followed by Common assault at 37 cases (16.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 28 cases (12.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Indwe has increased by 1.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Indwe area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Indwe?

The most reported crimes in Indwe are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (73 cases), Common assault (37 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (28 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Indwe has a crime rate of 1,183 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)