Gelvandale Crime Statistics

Gelvandale, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D37/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,424

-22.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,031

per 100k

Safety Score

37/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Gelvandale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	501	35.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	197	13.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	144	10.1%
Common assault	contact	133	9.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	127	8.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	99	7.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	93	6.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	84	5.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	68	4.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	65	4.6%
Murder	contact	60	4.2%
Attempted murder	contact	56	3.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	53	3.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	47	3.3%
Rape	contact	37	2.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	23	1.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Gelvandale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Gelvandale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Gelvandale Safe?

No, Gelvandale has high crime levels.

Gelvandale scores 37/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Gelvandale is 3,031 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Gelvandale, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-1%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-22.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

35% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

8/18

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Gelvandale

In 2025, Gelvandale recorded 1,424 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Gelvandale is Drug-Related Crime with 501 reported cases (35.2% of all crime in Gelvandale), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 197 cases (13.8%) and Malicious damage to property at 144 cases (10.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Gelvandale has decreased by 22.3%, a positive sign for the Gelvandale community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Gelvandale?

The most reported crimes in Gelvandale are Drug-Related Crime (501 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (197 cases), Malicious damage to property (144 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Gelvandale compare to other areas in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?

Gelvandale has a crime rate of 3,031 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Uitenhage is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Uitenhage	62,658	0	0	N/A (0)
Ikamvelihle	62,658	683	1,454	C (63)
Chatty	62,658	686	1,460	C (63)
Despatch	62,658	794	1,690	C (58)
Kwadwesi	62,658	1,167	2,483	D (44)
Swartkops	62,658	1,189	2,530	D (43)
Kamesh	62,658	1,372	2,919	D (39)
Motherwell	62,658	1,416	3,013	D (37)
Algoapark	62,658	1,462	3,111	D (36)
Kwanobuhle	62,658	1,603	3,411	F (32)