Rossouw Crime Statistics

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

A96/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

Crime Rate

165

per 100k

Safety Score

96/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Rossouw (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	7	36.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	5	26.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	5	26.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	21.1%
Common assault	contact	3	15.8%
Murder	contact	1	5.3%
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%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	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%
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%

Rossouw Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rossouw Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rossouw Safe?

Yes, Rossouw is relatively safe.

Rossouw scores 96/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 165 per 100,000 people, Rossouw sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Rossouw can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-95%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Stock Theft

37% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

6/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Rossouw

In 2025, Rossouw recorded 19 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rossouw is Stock Theft with 7 reported cases (36.8% of all crime in Rossouw), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 5 cases (26.3%) and Malicious damage to property at 5 cases (26.3%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rossouw?

The most reported crimes in Rossouw are Stock Theft (7 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (5 cases), Malicious damage to property (5 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Rossouw compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Rossouw has a crime rate of 165 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)
Zamuxolo	15,117	38	337	A (91)