Balfour Crime Statistics

Balfour, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A81/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

112

+12% vs 2024

Crime Rate

684

per 100k

Safety Score

81/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Balfour (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	44	39.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	25	22.3%
Stock Theft	property	19	17.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	14.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	14.3%
Rape	contact	9	8.0%
Common assault	contact	5	4.5%
Murder	contact	5	4.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	2.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	2.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.9%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.9%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Balfour Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Balfour Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Balfour Safe?

Yes, Balfour is relatively safe.

Balfour scores 81/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 684 per 100,000 people, Balfour sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Balfour can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+12%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

39% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

12/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Balfour

In 2025, Balfour recorded 112 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Balfour is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 44 reported cases (39.3% of all crime in Balfour), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 25 cases (22.3%) and Stock Theft at 19 cases (17.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Balfour has increased by 12%, indicating a worsening trend for the Balfour area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Balfour?

The most reported crimes in Balfour are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (44 cases), Burglary at residential premises (25 cases), Stock Theft (19 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Balfour compare to other areas in Amathole?

Balfour has a crime rate of 684 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amathole, Fort Beaufort is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Amathole

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Fort Beaufort	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Komga	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Mooiplaas	21,790	0	0	N/A (0)
Doringkloof	21,790	10	60	A (99)
Khubusidrift	21,790	15	92	A (99)
Thomas River	21,790	18	110	A (98)
Kolomane	21,790	19	115	A (98)
Hogsback	21,790	32	197	A (95)
Bholo	21,790	62	381	A (89)
Hamburg	21,790	75	459	A (87)