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Keiskammahoek Crime Statistics

Keiskammahoek Precinct |Amathole
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Keiskammahoek falls within the Keiskammahoek police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Keiskammahoek is a suburb in Amathole, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Keiskammahoek precinct area (covering Keiskammahoek) decreased 2.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 601 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 0.7% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (205 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+26). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

601

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 2.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

→ 0.7%

in line with 2018-2019

Crime in the Keiskammahoek precinct area (covering Keiskammahoek) decreased 2.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 95% above provincial median
Contact crime: 110% above provincial median
Property crime: 87% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

14

↓ 46.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

311

↓ 13.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

147

↑ 8.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

143

↑ 20.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Keiskammahoek precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		205
Residential burglary		103
Malicious damage		65
Common assault		39
Crimen injuria		36
Rape		25
Stock-theft		19
Drug-related crime		17
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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