Sterkstroom Crime Statistics

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

B77/100

Safe

Total Crimes

155

-9.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

825

per 100k

Safety Score

77/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Sterkstroom (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Burglary at residential premises	property	47	30.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	45	29.0%
Common assault	contact	32	20.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	5.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	9	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	5.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	5.2%
Rape	contact	8	5.2%
Stock Theft	property	7	4.5%
Common robbery	contact	5	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	3.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	2.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	2.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	2.6%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.6%
Murder	contact	1	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	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%
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%
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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Sterkstroom Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sterkstroom Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sterkstroom Safe?

Yes, Sterkstroom is relatively safe.

Sterkstroom scores 77/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 825 per 100,000 people, Sterkstroom sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Sterkstroom can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-73%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-9.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Burglary at residential premises

30% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

7/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Sterkstroom

In 2025, Sterkstroom recorded 155 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sterkstroom is Burglary at residential premises with 47 reported cases (30.3% of all crime in Sterkstroom), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 45 cases (29.0%) and Common assault at 32 cases (20.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sterkstroom has decreased by 9.9%, a positive sign for the Sterkstroom community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sterkstroom?

The most reported crimes in Sterkstroom are Burglary at residential premises (47 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (45 cases), Common assault (32 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Sterkstroom has a crime rate of 825 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)