Kwadwesi Crime Statistics

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

D44/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,167

-3.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,483

per 100k

Safety Score

44/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Kwadwesi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	151	12.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	136	11.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	135	11.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	119	10.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	117	10.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	116	9.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	109	9.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	87	7.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	85	7.3%
Murder	contact	84	7.2%
Carjacking	contact	72	6.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	63	5.4%
Rape	contact	52	4.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	32	2.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	29	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	2.3%
Attempted murder	contact	23	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	21	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	17	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	16	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	7	0.6%
Public violence	contact-related	4	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	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%

Kwadwesi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwadwesi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwadwesi Safe?

Kwadwesi has moderate safety levels.

Kwadwesi scores 44/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Kwadwesi is 2,483 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Kwadwesi, especially at night.

vs National Average

-19%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-3.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

13% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

4/18

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Kwadwesi

In 2025, Kwadwesi recorded 1,167 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwadwesi is Common assault with 151 reported cases (12.9% of all crime in Kwadwesi), followed by Other aggravated robbery at 136 cases (11.7%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 135 cases (11.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwadwesi has decreased by 3.9%, a positive sign for the Kwadwesi community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwadwesi?

The most reported crimes in Kwadwesi are Common assault (151 cases), Other aggravated robbery (136 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (135 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kwadwesi has a crime rate of 2,483 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)
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)
Kwanobuhle	62,658	1,603	3,411	F (32)