Kei Bridge Crime Statistics

Kei Bridge, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A82/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

104

+8.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

638

per 100k

Safety Score

82/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Kei Bridge (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	43	41.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	14.4%
Rape	contact	13	12.5%
Common assault	contact	12	11.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	12	11.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	4.8%
Stock Theft	property	5	4.8%
Attempted murder	contact	4	3.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	3.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	4	3.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	3.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	3.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	2.9%
Murder	contact	3	2.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	1.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	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 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%

Kei Bridge Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kei Bridge Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kei Bridge Safe?

Yes, Kei Bridge is relatively safe.

Kei Bridge scores 82/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 638 per 100,000 people, Kei Bridge sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kei Bridge can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-79%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+8.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

41% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

11/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kei Bridge

In 2025, Kei Bridge recorded 104 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kei Bridge is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 43 reported cases (41.3% of all crime in Kei Bridge), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 15 cases (14.4%) and Rape at 13 cases (12.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kei Bridge has increased by 8.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Kei Bridge area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kei Bridge?

The most reported crimes in Kei Bridge are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (43 cases), Burglary at residential premises (15 cases), Rape (13 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kei Bridge compare to other areas in Amathole?

Kei Bridge has a crime rate of 638 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)