Aliwal North Crime Statistics

Aliwal North, Joe Gqabi, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F7/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

981

-1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,653

per 100k

Safety Score

7/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Aliwal North (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	188	19.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	184	18.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	145	14.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	145	14.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	111	11.3%
Common assault	contact	88	9.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	80	8.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	64	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	60	6.1%
Stock Theft	property	56	5.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	40	4.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	33	3.4%
Rape	contact	29	3.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	23	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	21	2.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.5%
Murder	contact	4	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Aliwal North Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Aliwal North Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Aliwal North Safe?

No, Aliwal North has high crime levels.

Aliwal North scores 7/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Aliwal North is 8,653 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Aliwal North, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+182%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

21/22

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Aliwal North

In 2025, Aliwal North recorded 981 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Aliwal North is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 188 reported cases (19.2% of all crime in Aliwal North), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 184 cases (18.8%) and Burglary at residential premises at 145 cases (14.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Aliwal North has decreased by 1%, a positive sign for the Aliwal North community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Aliwal North?

The most reported crimes in Aliwal North are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (188 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (184 cases), Burglary at residential premises (145 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Aliwal North compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Aliwal North has a crime rate of 8,653 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Joe Gqabi, Jamestown is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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