Ntabozuko Crime Statistics

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

B79/100

Safe

Total Crimes

227

-8.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

746

per 100k

Safety Score

79/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Ntabozuko (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	57	25.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	44	19.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	40	17.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	40	17.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	9.3%
Stock Theft	property	15	6.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	5.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	11	4.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	4.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	4.0%
Common assault	contact	8	3.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	3.1%
Rape	contact	5	2.2%
Murder	contact	4	1.8%
Carjacking	contact	3	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	1.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.4%
Common robbery	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%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ntabozuko Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ntabozuko Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ntabozuko Safe?

Yes, Ntabozuko is relatively safe.

Ntabozuko scores 79/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 746 per 100,000 people, Ntabozuko sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ntabozuko can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-76%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-8.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

25% of all crime

Rank in East London

3/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ntabozuko

In 2025, Ntabozuko recorded 227 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ntabozuko is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 57 reported cases (25.1% of all crime in Ntabozuko), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 44 cases (19.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 40 cases (17.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ntabozuko has decreased by 8.1%, a positive sign for the Ntabozuko community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ntabozuko?

The most reported crimes in Ntabozuko are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (57 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (44 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (40 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ntabozuko compare to other areas in East London?

Ntabozuko has a crime rate of 746 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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