Sterkspruit Crime Statistics

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

F2/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,572

+13.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

13,865

per 100k

Safety Score

2/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Sterkspruit (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	405	25.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	224	14.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	193	12.3%
Common assault	contact	175	11.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	161	10.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	132	8.4%
Rape	contact	105	6.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	92	5.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	84	5.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	81	5.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	57	3.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	52	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	43	2.7%
Murder	contact	43	2.7%
Stock Theft	property	40	2.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	37	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	36	2.3%
Attempted murder	contact	24	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	17	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	17	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	16	1.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	15	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Sterkspruit Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sterkspruit Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sterkspruit Safe?

No, Sterkspruit has high crime levels.

Sterkspruit scores 2/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Sterkspruit is 13,865 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Sterkspruit, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+352%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+13.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

22/22

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Sterkspruit

In 2025, Sterkspruit recorded 1,572 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sterkspruit is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 405 reported cases (25.8% of all crime in Sterkspruit), followed by Malicious damage to property at 224 cases (14.2%) and Burglary at residential premises at 193 cases (12.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sterkspruit has increased by 13.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Sterkspruit area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sterkspruit?

The most reported crimes in Sterkspruit are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (405 cases), Malicious damage to property (224 cases), Burglary at residential premises (193 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Sterkspruit compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Sterkspruit has a crime rate of 13,865 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)