Mbizeni Crime Statistics

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

A100/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-25% vs 2024

Crime Rate

per 100k

Safety Score

100/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Mbizeni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	1	33.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	33.3%
Stock Theft	property	1	33.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common assault	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mbizeni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mbizeni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mbizeni Safe?

Yes, Mbizeni is relatively safe.

Mbizeni scores 100/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 26 per 100,000 people, Mbizeni sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mbizeni can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-99%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-25%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

33% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

1/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mbizeni

In 2025, Mbizeni recorded 3 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mbizeni is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 1 reported cases (33.3% of all crime in Mbizeni), followed by Malicious damage to property at 1 cases (33.3%) and Stock Theft at 1 cases (33.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mbizeni has decreased by 25%, a positive sign for the Mbizeni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mbizeni?

The most reported crimes in Mbizeni are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (1 cases), Malicious damage to property (1 cases), Stock Theft (1 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mbizeni compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Mbizeni has a crime rate of 26 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)
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)
Zamuxolo	15,117	38	337	A (91)