Burgersdorp Crime Statistics

Burgersdorp, Joe Gqabi, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F31/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

397

-9.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,499

per 100k

Safety Score

31/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Burgersdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	89	22.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	71	17.9%
Common assault	contact	60	15.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	43	10.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	39	9.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	35	8.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	33	8.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	33	8.3%
Stock Theft	property	31	7.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	5.3%
Rape	contact	15	3.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	4	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.0%
Murder	contact	4	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.8%
Abduction	contact	1	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.3%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Burgersdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Burgersdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Burgersdorp Safe?

No, Burgersdorp has high crime levels.

Burgersdorp scores 31/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Burgersdorp is 3,499 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Burgersdorp, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+14%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-9.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

22% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

17/22

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Burgersdorp

In 2025, Burgersdorp recorded 397 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Burgersdorp is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 89 reported cases (22.4% of all crime in Burgersdorp), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 71 cases (17.9%) and Common assault at 60 cases (15.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Burgersdorp has decreased by 9.6%, a positive sign for the Burgersdorp community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Burgersdorp?

The most reported crimes in Burgersdorp are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (89 cases), Burglary at residential premises (71 cases), Common assault (60 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Burgersdorp compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Burgersdorp has a crime rate of 3,499 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Joe Gqabi, Jamestown is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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