Maletswai Crime Statistics

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

F24/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

483

+20.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,260

per 100k

Safety Score

24/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Maletswai (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	152	31.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	139	28.8%
Common assault	contact	52	10.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	45	9.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	39	8.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	37	7.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	37	7.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	6.4%
Common robbery	contact	23	4.8%
Rape	contact	21	4.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	3.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	16	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	2.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.6%
Murder	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Maletswai Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Maletswai Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Maletswai Safe?

No, Maletswai has high crime levels.

Maletswai scores 24/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Maletswai is 4,260 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Maletswai, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+39%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+20.4%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

31% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

18/22

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Maletswai

In 2025, Maletswai recorded 483 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Maletswai is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 152 reported cases (31.5% of all crime in Maletswai), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 139 cases (28.8%) and Common assault at 52 cases (10.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Maletswai has increased by 20.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Maletswai area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Maletswai?

The most reported crimes in Maletswai are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (152 cases), Burglary at residential premises (139 cases), Common assault (52 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Maletswai compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Maletswai has a crime rate of 4,260 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Joe Gqabi, Jamestown is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Joe Gqabi

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Jamestown	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
Katkop	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
Maclear	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
Mount Fletcher	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
Mbizeni	15,117	3	26	A (100)
Elands Height	15,117	4	33	A (100)
Rhodes	15,117	5	46	A (100)
Floukraal	15,117	7	60	A (99)
Tabase	15,117	16	139	A (97)
Rossouw	15,117	19	165	A (96)