Safest Suburbs in Amathole

Looking for the safest areas in Amathole? Based on the latest SAPS crime statistics (2025), these are the Amathole suburbs with the lowest crime rates, ranked from safest to least safe across all 40 police precincts.

All Amathole Suburbs Ranked by Safety

Rank	Precinct	Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Safety Grade
1	Fort Beaufort	0	0	N/A
2	Komga	0	0	N/A
3	Mooiplaas	0	0	N/A
4	Doringkloof	60	18	A
5	Khubusidrift	92	18	A
6	Thomas River	110	32	A
7	Kolomane	115	32	A
8	Hogsback	197	50	A
9	Bholo	381	151	A
10	Hamburg	459	220	A
11	Healdtown	519	280	A
12	Tyefu	532	289	A
13	Kei Road	564	188	A
14	Kei Bridge	638	367	A
15	Balfour	684	307	A
16	Seymour	753	353	B
17	Moyeni	776	381	B
18	Bluewater	877	408	B
19	Kei Mouth	991	353	B
20	Bell	1,065	349	B
21	Khwenxurha	1,088	436	B
22	Bedford	1,464	551	C
23	Cathcart	1,592	803	C
24	Chungwa	1,854	867	C
25	Qumrha	1,909	711	C
26	Steve Vukile Tshwete	1,941	826	C
27	Adelaide	2,148	918	C
28	Elliotdale	2,777	1,579	D
29	Peddie	3,084	1,280	D
30	Middledrift	3,144	1,262	D
31	Msobomvu	3,896	1,909	F
32	Keiskammahoek	4,291	1,964	F
33	Willowvale	4,575	2,620	F
34	Ngqamakhwe	4,695	2,281	F
35	Centane	5,126	3,070	F
36	KwaMaqoma	7,710	3,006	F
37	Stutterheim	8,004	2,740	F
38	Alice	8,669	3,341	F
39	Dutywa	9,913	3,713	F
40	Butterworth	10,812	4,406	F

Crime rate = reported crimes per 100,000 people. Source: SAPS 2025.

Is Amathole Safe to Live In?

Safety in Amathole varies significantly depending on the suburb. Of the 40 police precincts in Amathole, 18 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 13 are rated D or F (High Risk to Very High Risk).

The safest suburb is Fort Beaufort with a crime rate of just 0 per 100,000 and a safety grade of N/A (Insufficient Data). In contrast, Butterworth has the highest crime rate at 10,812 per 100,000, earning a grade of F (Very High Risk).

When choosing where to live in Amathole, look for suburbs with an A or B safety rating. The top three safest areas are Fort Beaufort, Komga, Mooiplaas — all with crime rates well below the city average.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest suburb in Amathole?

Based on the latest SAPS crime statistics (2025), Fort Beaufort is the safest suburb in Amathole with a crime rate of 0 per 100,000 people and a safety grade of N/A (Insufficient Data).

Is Amathole safe to live in?

Amathole has 40 police precincts with safety scores ranging from N/A (Fort Beaufort) to F (Butterworth). 18 precincts are rated Safe or Very Safe, while 13 are rated High Risk or worse. Safety varies significantly by suburb.

What are the top 3 safest areas in Amathole?

The three safest areas in Amathole are Fort Beaufort (0 per 100k), Komga (0 per 100k), Mooiplaas (0 per 100k).