Hamburg Crime Statistics

Hamburg, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A87/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+92.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

459

per 100k

Safety Score

87/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Hamburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	24	32.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	16	21.3%
Common assault	contact	9	12.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	10.7%
Stock Theft	property	8	10.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	9.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	6.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	5.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	5.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	5.3%
Common robbery	contact	3	4.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	4.0%
Rape	contact	3	4.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	1.3%
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%
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%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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 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%

Hamburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hamburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hamburg Safe?

Yes, Hamburg is relatively safe.

Hamburg scores 87/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 459 per 100,000 people, Hamburg sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hamburg can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-85%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+92.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

32% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

7/37

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Hamburg

In 2025, Hamburg recorded 75 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hamburg is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 24 reported cases (32.0% of all crime in Hamburg), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 16 cases (21.3%) and Common assault at 9 cases (12.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hamburg has increased by 92.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Hamburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hamburg?

The most reported crimes in Hamburg are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (24 cases), Burglary at residential premises (16 cases), Common assault (9 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Hamburg compare to other areas in Amathole?

Hamburg has a crime rate of 459 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)
Healdtown	21,790	85	519	A (85)