Kei Mouth Crime Statistics

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

B73/100

Safe

Total Crimes

162

-16.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

991

per 100k

Safety Score

73/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Kei Mouth (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	41	25.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	37	22.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	21.6%
Common assault	contact	29	17.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	10.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	12	7.4%
Stock Theft	property	8	4.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	4.3%
Rape	contact	7	4.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	2.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	2.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	1.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.6%
Murder	contact	1	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	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%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kei Mouth Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kei Mouth Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kei Mouth Safe?

Yes, Kei Mouth is relatively safe.

Kei Mouth scores 73/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 991 per 100,000 people, Kei Mouth sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kei Mouth can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-68%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-16.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

16/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kei Mouth

In 2025, Kei Mouth recorded 162 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kei Mouth is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 41 reported cases (25.3% of all crime in Kei Mouth), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 37 cases (22.8%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 35 cases (21.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kei Mouth has decreased by 16.9%, a positive sign for the Kei Mouth community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kei Mouth?

The most reported crimes in Kei Mouth are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (41 cases), Burglary at residential premises (37 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kei Mouth compare to other areas in Amathole?

Kei Mouth has a crime rate of 991 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)