Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Crime Statistics
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
30,324
9.4%
Crime Rate per 100k
2,547
Population
1,190,502
Precincts
19
Is Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Safe?
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) recorded a crime rate of 2,547 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 6.6% below the Eastern Cape provincial average of 2,727 per 100,000. Of the 19 police precincts in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 0 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 15 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 9.4% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Road | 62,658 | 3,339 | 7,105 | F (12) |
| Humewood | 62,658 | 2,914 | 6,200 | F (15) |
| Kabega Park | 62,658 | 2,536 | 5,396 | F (18) |
| Walmer | 62,658 | 2,426 | 5,163 | F (19) |
| Bethelsdorp | 62,658 | 1,970 | 4,193 | F (24) |
| Kariega | 62,658 | 1,839 | 3,913 | F (26) |
| Kwazakele | 62,658 | 1,776 | 3,779 | F (28) |
| New Brighton | 62,658 | 1,728 | 3,677 | F (29) |
| Kwanobuhle | 62,658 | 1,603 | 3,411 | F (32) |
| Algoapark | 62,658 | 1,462 | 3,111 | D (36) |
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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