Inyibiba Crime Statistics

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

F30/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,106

+18.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,630

per 100k

Safety Score

30/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Inyibiba (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	287	25.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	212	19.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	179	16.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	171	15.5%
Common assault	contact	105	9.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	79	7.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	60	5.4%
Rape	contact	52	4.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	47	4.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	32	2.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	31	2.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	31	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	25	2.3%
Murder	contact	24	2.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	21	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	1.7%
Stock Theft	property	19	1.7%
Carjacking	contact	12	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	1.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	9	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
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%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Inyibiba Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Inyibiba Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Inyibiba Safe?

No, Inyibiba has high crime levels.

Inyibiba scores 30/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Inyibiba is 3,630 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Inyibiba, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+18%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+18.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in East London

14/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Inyibiba

In 2025, Inyibiba recorded 1,106 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Inyibiba is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 287 reported cases (25.9% of all crime in Inyibiba), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 212 cases (19.2%) and Burglary at residential premises at 179 cases (16.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Inyibiba has increased by 18.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Inyibiba area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Inyibiba?

The most reported crimes in Inyibiba are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (287 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (212 cases), Burglary at residential premises (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Inyibiba compare to other areas in East London?

Inyibiba has a crime rate of 3,630 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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