Centane Crime Statistics

Centane, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F19/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

838

+13.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,126

per 100k

Safety Score

19/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Centane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	277	33.1%
Common assault	contact	105	12.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	103	12.3%
Rape	contact	89	10.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	87	10.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	71	8.5%
Attempted murder	contact	55	6.6%
Murder	contact	55	6.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	43	5.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	32	3.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	21	2.5%
Stock Theft	property	21	2.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	17	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	16	1.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	15	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	15	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	8	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	0.8%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Centane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Centane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Centane Safe?

No, Centane has high crime levels.

Centane scores 19/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Centane is 5,126 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Centane, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+67%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+13.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

33% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

32/37

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Centane

In 2025, Centane recorded 838 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Centane is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 277 reported cases (33.1% of all crime in Centane), followed by Common assault at 105 cases (12.5%) and Malicious damage to property at 103 cases (12.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Centane has increased by 13.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Centane area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Centane?

The most reported crimes in Centane are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (277 cases), Common assault (105 cases), Malicious damage to property (103 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Centane compare to other areas in Amathole?

Centane has a crime rate of 5,126 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)