Ngqayi Crime Statistics

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

D45/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

270

Crime Rate

2,381

per 100k

Safety Score

45/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Ngqayi (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	139	51.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	56	20.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	25	9.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	24	8.9%
Murder	contact	19	7.0%
Common assault	contact	17	6.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	16	5.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	15	5.6%
Rape	contact	15	5.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	3.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	2.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	4	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	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 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 out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ngqayi Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ngqayi Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ngqayi Safe?

Ngqayi has moderate safety levels.

Ngqayi scores 45/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Ngqayi is 2,381 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Ngqayi, especially at night.

vs National Average

-22%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Stock Theft

51% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

13/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ngqayi

In 2025, Ngqayi recorded 270 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ngqayi is Stock Theft with 139 reported cases (51.5% of all crime in Ngqayi), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 56 cases (20.7%) and Drug-Related Crime at 25 cases (9.3%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ngqayi?

The most reported crimes in Ngqayi are Stock Theft (139 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (56 cases), Drug-Related Crime (25 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ngqayi compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Ngqayi has a crime rate of 2,381 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)