Kariega Crime Statistics

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

F26/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,839

-8.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,913

per 100k

Safety Score

26/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Kariega (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	649	35.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	449	24.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	208	11.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	203	11.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	133	7.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	125	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	109	5.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	108	5.9%
Common assault	contact	93	5.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	55	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	51	2.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	41	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	32	1.7%
Rape	contact	31	1.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	31	1.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	25	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	23	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	12	0.7%
Murder	contact	12	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	11	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Kariega Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kariega Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kariega Safe?

No, Kariega has high crime levels.

Kariega scores 26/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kariega is 3,913 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kariega, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+28%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-8.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

35% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

13/18

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kariega

In 2025, Kariega recorded 1,839 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kariega is Drug-Related Crime with 649 reported cases (35.3% of all crime in Kariega), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 449 cases (24.4%) and Commercial Crime at 208 cases (11.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kariega has decreased by 8.4%, a positive sign for the Kariega community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kariega?

The most reported crimes in Kariega are Drug-Related Crime (649 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (449 cases), Commercial Crime (208 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kariega has a crime rate of 3,913 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)