Tabase Crime Statistics

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

A97/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-55.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

139

per 100k

Safety Score

97/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Tabase (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	13	81.3%
Rape	contact	4	25.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	1	6.3%
Murder	contact	1	6.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	6.3%
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 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%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	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%
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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	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%

Tabase Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tabase Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tabase Safe?

Yes, Tabase is relatively safe.

Tabase scores 97/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 139 per 100,000 people, Tabase sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Tabase can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-95%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-55.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

81% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

5/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Tabase

In 2025, Tabase recorded 16 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tabase is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 13 reported cases (81.3% of all crime in Tabase), followed by Rape at 4 cases (25.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 1 cases (6.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tabase has decreased by 55.6%, a positive sign for the Tabase community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tabase?

The most reported crimes in Tabase are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (13 cases), Rape (4 cases), Burglary at residential premises (1 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Tabase compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Tabase has a crime rate of 139 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)
Rossouw	15,117	19	165	A (96)
Zamuxolo	15,117	38	337	A (91)