Motherwell Crime Statistics

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

D37/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,416

-8.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,013

per 100k

Safety Score

37/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Motherwell (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	321	22.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	203	14.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	187	13.2%
Common assault	contact	116	8.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	112	7.9%
Murder	contact	100	7.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	97	6.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	96	6.8%
Rape	contact	84	5.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	81	5.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	81	5.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	65	4.6%
Attempted murder	contact	57	4.0%
Carjacking	contact	52	3.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	52	3.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	45	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	1.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	17	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	16	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	13	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	9	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Motherwell Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Motherwell Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Motherwell Safe?

No, Motherwell has high crime levels.

Motherwell scores 37/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Motherwell is 3,013 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Motherwell, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-2%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-8.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

23% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

7/18

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Motherwell

In 2025, Motherwell recorded 1,416 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Motherwell is Drug-Related Crime with 321 reported cases (22.7% of all crime in Motherwell), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 203 cases (14.3%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 187 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Motherwell has decreased by 8.5%, a positive sign for the Motherwell community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Motherwell?

The most reported crimes in Motherwell are Drug-Related Crime (321 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (203 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (187 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Motherwell has a crime rate of 3,013 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)
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)