Kabega Park Crime Statistics

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

F18/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,536

-0.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,396

per 100k

Safety Score

18/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Kabega Park (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	773	30.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	573	22.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	351	13.8%
Common assault	contact	264	10.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	223	8.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	208	8.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	200	7.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	177	7.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	93	3.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	68	2.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	52	2.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	49	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	45	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	43	1.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	40	1.6%
Rape	contact	39	1.5%
Murder	contact	28	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	21	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	17	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	16	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	9	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	8	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
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 of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Kabega Park Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kabega Park Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kabega Park Safe?

No, Kabega Park has high crime levels.

Kabega Park scores 18/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kabega Park is 5,396 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kabega Park, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+76%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-0.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

30% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

16/18

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kabega Park

In 2025, Kabega Park recorded 2,536 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kabega Park is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 773 reported cases (30.5% of all crime in Kabega Park), followed by Commercial Crime at 573 cases (22.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 351 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kabega Park has decreased by 0.5%, a positive sign for the Kabega Park community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kabega Park?

The most reported crimes in Kabega Park are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (773 cases), Commercial Crime (573 cases), Burglary at residential premises (351 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kabega Park has a crime rate of 5,396 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)
Gelvandale	62,658	1,424	3,031	D (37)
Algoapark	62,658	1,462	3,111	D (36)