Zamuxolo Crime Statistics

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

A91/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+137.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

337

per 100k

Safety Score

91/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Zamuxolo (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	16	42.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	7	18.4%
Common assault	contact	5	13.2%
Stock Theft	property	5	13.2%
Rape	contact	4	10.5%
Attempted murder	contact	3	7.9%
Common robbery	contact	3	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	7.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	2.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	2.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	2.6%
Kidnapping	contact	1	2.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	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%
Murder	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%
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%

Zamuxolo Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Zamuxolo Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Zamuxolo Safe?

Yes, Zamuxolo is relatively safe.

Zamuxolo scores 91/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 337 per 100,000 people, Zamuxolo sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Zamuxolo can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-89%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+137.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

42% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

7/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Zamuxolo

In 2025, Zamuxolo recorded 38 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Zamuxolo is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 16 reported cases (42.1% of all crime in Zamuxolo), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 7 cases (18.4%) and Common assault at 5 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Zamuxolo has increased by 137.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Zamuxolo area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Zamuxolo?

The most reported crimes in Zamuxolo are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (16 cases), Burglary at residential premises (7 cases), Common assault (5 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Zamuxolo compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Zamuxolo has a crime rate of 337 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)