Amathole Crime Statistics
Amathole has 37 SAPS precincts covering 45 suburbs. In Apr–Dec 2025, 6,712 contact crimes and 3,319 property crimes were reported. 15 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 22 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
6,712
Apr–Dec 2025
Property crimes
3,319
Apr–Dec 2025
Improving
15
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
22
precincts with more crimes
↓ Most improved
↑ Most worsened
How much crime is reported in each Amathole precinct?
Total reported serious crimes (Apr–Dec 2025). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Dec 2024.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Butterworth | 1,441 | ↑26.6% |
| Alice | 1,252 | ↑6.1% |
| Stutterheim | 1,122 | ↑29.4% |
| Centane | 775 | ↑12.9% |
| Willowvale | 709 | ↓8% |
| Ngqamakhwe | 703 | ↑3.8% |
| Keiskammahoek | 601 | ↓2.3% |
| Msobomvu | 578 | ↓15.5% |
| Peddie | 457 | ↑8% |
| Middledrift | 440 | ↑3.5% |
| Elliotdale | 435 | ↑33.9% |
| Adelaide | 295 | ↑21.3% |
| Steve Vukile Tshwete | 285 | ↓2.1% |
| Chungwa | 266 | ↑8.2% |
| Qumrha | 263 | ↓21.1% |
| Cathcart | 222 | ↓16.1% |
| Bedford | 189 | ↓4.2% |
| Khwenxurha | 160 | ↑32.3% |
| Bluewater | 131 | ↑32.6% |
| Bell | 123 | ↓11.4% |
| Kei Mouth | 122 | ↓12.8% |
| Kei Bridge | 106 | ↑17.5% |
| Seymour | 104 | ↑2.2% |
| Moyeni | 103 | ↓16% |
| Balfour | 100 | ↑15.7% |
| Kei Road | 80 | ↓5.3% |
| Tyefu | 80 | ↑46.6% |
| Healdtown | 78 | ↑16.9% |
| Hamburg | 66 | ↑95.6% |
| Bholo | 55 | ↑19.7% |
| Kolomane | 18 | ↓17.2% |
| Hogsback | 17 | ↓46.5% |
| Khubusidrift | 17 | ↓37.8% |
| Thomas River | 16 | ↑5% |
| Doringkloof | 10 | ↓35% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Dec 2024)
All SAPS precincts in Amathole
Adelaide
Alice
Balfour
Bedford
Bell
Bholo
Bluewater
Butterworth
Cathcart
Centane
Chungwa
Doringkloof
Elliotdale
Hamburg
Healdtown
Hogsback
Kei Bridge
Kei Mouth
Kei Road
Keiskammahoek
Khubusidrift
Khwenxurha
Kolomane
Middledrift
Moyeni
Msobomvu
Ngqamakhwe
Peddie
Qumrha
Seymour
Steve Vukile Tshwete
Stutterheim
Thomas River
Tyefu
Willowvale
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.