Kei Road Crime Statistics

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

A84/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-1.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

564

per 100k

Safety Score

84/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Kei Road (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	17	18.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	17	18.5%
Stock Theft	property	17	18.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	17.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	17.4%
Common assault	contact	7	7.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	5.4%
Common robbery	contact	4	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	4.3%
Rape	contact	3	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	3.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	1.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	1	1.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	1.1%
Murder	contact	1	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kei Road Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kei Road Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kei Road Safe?

Yes, Kei Road is relatively safe.

Kei Road scores 84/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 564 per 100,000 people, Kei Road sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Kei Road can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-82%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-1.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

18% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

10/37

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Kei Road

In 2025, Kei Road recorded 92 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kei Road is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 17 reported cases (18.5% of all crime in Kei Road), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 17 cases (18.5%) and Stock Theft at 17 cases (18.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kei Road has decreased by 1.1%, a positive sign for the Kei Road community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kei Road?

The most reported crimes in Kei Road are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (17 cases), Burglary at residential premises (17 cases), Stock Theft (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kei Road compare to other areas in Amathole?

Kei Road has a crime rate of 564 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)