Cathcart Crime Statistics

Cathcart, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C60/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

260

-12.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,592

per 100k

Safety Score

60/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Cathcart (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	121	46.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	33	12.7%
Common assault	contact	31	11.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	29	11.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	25	9.6%
Stock Theft	property	25	9.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	21	8.1%
Rape	contact	16	6.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	3.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	1.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Cathcart Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Cathcart Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Cathcart Safe?

Cathcart has moderate safety levels.

Cathcart scores 60/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Cathcart is 1,592 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Cathcart, especially at night.

vs National Average

-48%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-12.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

47% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

20/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Cathcart

In 2025, Cathcart recorded 260 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Cathcart is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 121 reported cases (46.5% of all crime in Cathcart), followed by Malicious damage to property at 33 cases (12.7%) and Common assault at 31 cases (11.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Cathcart has decreased by 12.8%, a positive sign for the Cathcart community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Cathcart?

The most reported crimes in Cathcart are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (121 cases), Malicious damage to property (33 cases), Common assault (31 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Cathcart compare to other areas in Amathole?

Cathcart has a crime rate of 1,592 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)