Elliotdale Crime Statistics

Elliotdale, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D40/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

454

+21.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,777

per 100k

Safety Score

40/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Elliotdale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	151	33.3%
Common assault	contact	64	14.1%
Rape	contact	43	9.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	37	8.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	31	6.8%
Murder	contact	31	6.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	31	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	6.4%
Stock Theft	property	29	6.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	5.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	23	5.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	23	5.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	16	3.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	15	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	11	2.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	1.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Elliotdale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Elliotdale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Elliotdale Safe?

Elliotdale has moderate safety levels.

Elliotdale scores 40/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Elliotdale is 2,777 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Elliotdale, especially at night.

vs National Average

-9%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+21.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

33% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

25/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Elliotdale

In 2025, Elliotdale recorded 454 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Elliotdale is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 151 reported cases (33.3% of all crime in Elliotdale), followed by Common assault at 64 cases (14.1%) and Rape at 43 cases (9.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Elliotdale has increased by 21.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Elliotdale area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Elliotdale?

The most reported crimes in Elliotdale are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (151 cases), Common assault (64 cases), Rape (43 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Elliotdale compare to other areas in Amathole?

Elliotdale has a crime rate of 2,777 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)