Hogsback Crime Statistics

Hogsback, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A95/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-25.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

197

per 100k

Safety Score

95/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Hogsback (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	15	46.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	15.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	4	12.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	12.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	9.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	9.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	3.1%
Common assault	contact	1	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	1	3.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	3.1%
Rape	contact	1	3.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	3.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	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%
Drug-Related Crime	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 Assault	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hogsback Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hogsback Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hogsback Safe?

Yes, Hogsback is relatively safe.

Hogsback scores 95/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 197 per 100,000 people, Hogsback sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hogsback can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-94%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-25.6%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

47% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

5/37

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Hogsback

In 2025, Hogsback recorded 32 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hogsback is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 15 reported cases (46.9% of all crime in Hogsback), followed by Commercial Crime at 5 cases (15.6%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 4 cases (12.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hogsback has decreased by 25.6%, a positive sign for the Hogsback community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hogsback?

The most reported crimes in Hogsback are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (15 cases), Commercial Crime (5 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (4 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Hogsback compare to other areas in Amathole?

Hogsback has a crime rate of 197 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)
Bholo	21,790	62	381	A (89)
Hamburg	21,790	75	459	A (87)
Healdtown	21,790	85	519	A (85)