Amathole Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 37 precincts in Amathole
District Overview
The big picture for Amathole
Amathole has 37 police precincts reporting a combined 5,114 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 15 precincts are improving, 18 are worsening, and 4 are stable.
5.1k
Total crimes
15
Improving
18
Worsening
4
Stable
District total change
+3.8%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.6%
Eastern Cape, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 37 precincts in Amathole.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Amathole are moving the most?
Of 37 precincts, 15 saw crime decrease and 18 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Msobomvu | -33.5% | improved |
| Bedford | -26.7% | improved |
| Qumrha | -18.5% | improved |
| Bell | -18.4% | improved |
| Hogsback | -14.0% | improved |
| Willowvale | -13.4% | improved |
| Balfour | -12.6% | improved |
| Centane | -11.5% | improved |
| Bholo | -11.1% | improved |
| Seymour | -5.9% | improved |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 37 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Amathole ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doringkloof | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| 2 | Thomas River | 4 | ↓ 5 → 4 |
| 3 | Kolomane | 7 | ↓ 11 → 7 |
| 4 | Hogsback | 7 | ↓ 9 → 7 |
| 5 | Khubusidrift | 7 | ↑ 3 → 7 |
| 6 | Tyefu | 17 | ↓ 31 → 17 |
| 7 | Balfour | 21 | ↓ 33 → 21 |
| 8 | Healdtown | 21 | 21 → 21 |
| 9 | Kei Mouth | 23 | ↓ 44 → 23 |
| 10 | Bholo | 25 | ↑ 23 → 25 |
| 11 | Kei Bridge | 31 | ↓ 35 → 31 |
| 12 | Seymour | 32 | ↓ 36 → 32 |
| 13 | Hamburg | 39 | ↑ 19 → 39 |
| 14 | Kei Road | 41 | ↑ 23 → 41 |
| 15 | Moyeni | 48 | ↑ 36 → 48 |
| 16 | Bell | 49 | ↑ 34 → 49 |
| 17 | Bluewater | 66 | ↑ 45 → 66 |
| 18 | Bedford | 77 | ↓ 7.2% |
| 19 | Cathcart | 81 | ↑ 35% |
| 20 | Khwenxurha | 88 | ↑ 45 → 88 |
| 21 | Chungwa | 91 | ↑ 5.8% |
| 22 | Steve Vukile Tshwete | 100 | ↑ 8.7% |
| 23 | Qumrha | 102 | ↓ 17.7% |
| 24 | Elliotdale | 119 | ↓ 19% |
| 25 | Adelaide | 125 | ↑ 16.8% |
| 26 | Middledrift | 127 | ↓ 17% |
| 27 | Peddie | 169 | → 1.2% |
| 28 | Keiskammahoek | 220 | → 0.5% |
| 29 | Msobomvu | 259 | ↑ 32.8% |
| 30 | Willowvale | 262 | ↑ 23% |
| 31 | Ngqamakhwe | 269 | ↑ 20.1% |
| 32 | Centane | 288 | ↑ 13.8% |
| 33 | KwaMaqoma | 346 | ↓ 3.6% |
| 34 | Stutterheim | 384 | ↓ 6.3% |
| 35 | Alice | 438 | ↓ 9.7% |
| 36 | Dutywa | 545 | ↑ 3.4% |
| 37 | Butterworth | 584 | ↑ 3.2% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 37 precincts in Amathole, Eastern Cape
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →