James Calata Precinct
Joe Gqabi|3 suburbs
How much crime was reported in the James Calata precinct?
The James Calata SAPS precinct recorded 180 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, up 16.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Low volume for Eastern CapeVery Low nationally
Largest categories
Whole-precinct figures, reported crime only, raw counts. Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (saps.gov.za), Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
What this data can't tell you
- Exactly where in the precinct crimes happened. SAPS reports crime per police precinct. These figures cover the whole James Calata precinct area, and all 3 suburbs in it share them.
- Crime that was never reported. SAPS counts crimes reported to the police. Not all crime is reported, so actual incidence is higher. Reporting rates also vary by area and crime type, so there is no reliable way to correct for it. How we handle this →
- How crime compares per resident. These are raw counts with no population adjustment. Precincts serving more people naturally record more crimes. The trend over time, which compares this precinct against its own history, is the more reliable signal.
See how James Calata compares to other Eastern Cape precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 → Crime by precinct in Joe Gqabi →
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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.
Crime volume
Low
in Eastern Cape · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
180
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 16.9%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 4.8%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime in James Calata rose 16.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-7) while Residential burglary increased (+9).
Residential burglary+9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs+9
All theft not mentioned elsewhere+8
Stock-theft-7
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 51 |
| Residential burglary | 27 |
| Stock-theft | 23 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 20 |
| Commercial crime | 11 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 10 |
| Malicious damage | 7 |
| Drug-related crime | 6 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 51 | 47 | +4 |
| Residential burglary | 27 | 18 | +9 |
| Stock-theft | 23 | 30 | -7 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 20 | 12 | +8 |
| Commercial crime | 11 | 6 | +5 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 10 | 1 | +9 |
| Malicious damage | 7 | 8 | -1 |
| Drug-related crime | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Common assault | 5 | 10 | -5 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Rape | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Murder | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. SAPS reports these both individually and within the aggravated-robbery figure. | |||
| Sexual assault | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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Common questions about crime in James Calata
The James Calata SAPS precinct recorded 180 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, up 16.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The largest categories were Serious assault (51), Residential burglary (27), Stock-theft (23). These are whole-precinct raw counts of reported crime, not adjusted for population.
The James Calata SAPS precinct recorded 180 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — up 16.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 1 murder was reported. It sits in the "Low" crime-volume tier for Eastern Cape precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.
The James Calata SAPS precinct reported 180 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is up 16.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Crime in the James Calata SAPS precinct has increased 16.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 180 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
The most frequently reported crime category in the James Calata SAPS precinct is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.
The James Calata SAPS precinct covers: Fort Beaufort, James Calata, KwaMaqoma. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.
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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. How much crime goes unreported? →
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