Venterstad Crime Statistics

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

C55/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

204

+12.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,799

per 100k

Safety Score

55/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Venterstad (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	100	49.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	43	21.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	33	16.2%
Stock Theft	property	24	11.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	12	5.9%
Common assault	contact	12	5.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	5.9%
Rape	contact	9	4.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	3.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.5%
Murder	contact	1	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%
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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Venterstad Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Venterstad Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Venterstad Safe?

Venterstad has moderate safety levels.

Venterstad scores 55/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Venterstad is 1,799 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Venterstad, especially at night.

vs National Average

-41%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+12.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

49% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

10/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Venterstad

In 2025, Venterstad recorded 204 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Venterstad is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 100 reported cases (49.0% of all crime in Venterstad), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 43 cases (21.1%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 33 cases (16.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Venterstad has increased by 12.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Venterstad area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Venterstad?

The most reported crimes in Venterstad are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (100 cases), Burglary at residential premises (43 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (33 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Venterstad compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Venterstad has a crime rate of 1,799 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)