Bell Crime Statistics

Bell, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B71/100

Safe

Total Crimes

174

+10.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,065

per 100k

Safety Score

71/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Bell (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	69	39.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	20.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	10.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	17	9.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	9.2%
Common assault	contact	12	6.9%
Rape	contact	9	5.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	4.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	4.0%
Stock Theft	property	7	4.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	5	2.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	2.9%
Murder	contact	4	2.3%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.7%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bell Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bell Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bell Safe?

Yes, Bell is relatively safe.

Bell scores 71/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,065 per 100,000 people, Bell sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Bell can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-65%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+10.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

40% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

17/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bell

In 2025, Bell recorded 174 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bell is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 69 reported cases (39.7% of all crime in Bell), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 35 cases (20.1%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 19 cases (10.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bell has increased by 10.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bell area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bell?

The most reported crimes in Bell are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (69 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (35 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (19 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bell compare to other areas in Amathole?

Bell has a crime rate of 1,065 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)