Middledrift Crime Statistics

Middledrift, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D35/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

514

+8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,144

per 100k

Safety Score

35/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Middledrift (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	132	25.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	100	19.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	68	13.2%
Common assault	contact	68	13.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	56	10.9%
Stock Theft	property	45	8.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	43	8.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	29	5.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	25	4.9%
Rape	contact	20	3.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	11	2.1%
Murder	contact	11	2.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	1.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Middledrift Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Middledrift Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Middledrift Safe?

No, Middledrift has high crime levels.

Middledrift scores 35/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Middledrift is 3,144 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Middledrift, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+3%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

26% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

27/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Middledrift

In 2025, Middledrift recorded 514 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Middledrift is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 132 reported cases (25.7% of all crime in Middledrift), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 100 cases (19.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 68 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Middledrift has increased by 8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Middledrift area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Middledrift?

The most reported crimes in Middledrift are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (132 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (100 cases), Burglary at residential premises (68 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Middledrift compare to other areas in Amathole?

Middledrift has a crime rate of 3,144 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)