Ntabethemba Crime Statistics

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

B75/100

Safe

Total Crimes

171

+26.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

908

per 100k

Safety Score

75/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Ntabethemba (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	49	28.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	36	21.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	28	16.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	20	11.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	11.1%
Stock Theft	property	13	7.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	5.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	5.3%
Rape	contact	9	5.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	4.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	4.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	4.1%
Murder	contact	5	2.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.6%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	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 at non-residential premises	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ntabethemba Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ntabethemba Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ntabethemba Safe?

Yes, Ntabethemba is relatively safe.

Ntabethemba scores 75/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 908 per 100,000 people, Ntabethemba sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ntabethemba can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-70%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+26.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

29% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

9/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ntabethemba

In 2025, Ntabethemba recorded 171 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ntabethemba is Common assault with 49 reported cases (28.7% of all crime in Ntabethemba), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 36 cases (21.1%) and Burglary at residential premises at 28 cases (16.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ntabethemba has increased by 26.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ntabethemba area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ntabethemba?

The most reported crimes in Ntabethemba are Common assault (49 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (36 cases), Burglary at residential premises (28 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ntabethemba has a crime rate of 908 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)