Chalumna Crime Statistics

Chalumna, East London, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A83/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

184

-27.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

603

per 100k

Safety Score

83/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Chalumna (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	56	30.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	32	17.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	29	15.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	23	12.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	8.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	13	7.1%
Common assault	contact	12	6.5%
Rape	contact	11	6.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	4.9%
Stock Theft	property	9	4.9%
Murder	contact	8	4.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	3.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	2.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	2.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.5%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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 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%

Chalumna Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Chalumna Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Chalumna Safe?

Yes, Chalumna is relatively safe.

Chalumna scores 83/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 603 per 100,000 people, Chalumna sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Chalumna can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-80%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-27.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in East London

2/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Chalumna

In 2025, Chalumna recorded 184 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Chalumna is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 56 reported cases (30.4% of all crime in Chalumna), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 32 cases (17.4%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 29 cases (15.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Chalumna has decreased by 27.8%, a positive sign for the Chalumna community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Chalumna?

The most reported crimes in Chalumna are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (56 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (32 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (29 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Chalumna compare to other areas in East London?

Chalumna has a crime rate of 603 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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