Msobomvu Crime Statistics

Msobomvu, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F27/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

637

-13.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,896

per 100k

Safety Score

27/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Msobomvu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	183	28.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	87	13.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	69	10.8%
Common assault	contact	60	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	60	9.4%
Rape	contact	57	8.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	33	5.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	31	4.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	31	4.9%
Stock Theft	property	28	4.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	27	4.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	24	3.8%
Murder	contact	21	3.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	2.7%
Attempted murder	contact	16	2.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	15	2.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	12	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	9	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	9	1.4%
Arson	contact-related	8	1.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	1.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Msobomvu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Msobomvu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Msobomvu Safe?

No, Msobomvu has high crime levels.

Msobomvu scores 27/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Msobomvu is 3,896 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Msobomvu, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+27%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-13.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

29% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

28/37

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Msobomvu

In 2025, Msobomvu recorded 637 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Msobomvu is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 183 reported cases (28.7% of all crime in Msobomvu), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 87 cases (13.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 69 cases (10.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Msobomvu has decreased by 13.3%, a positive sign for the Msobomvu community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Msobomvu?

The most reported crimes in Msobomvu are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (183 cases), Burglary at residential premises (87 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (69 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Msobomvu compare to other areas in Amathole?

Msobomvu has a crime rate of 3,896 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amathole, Fort Beaufort is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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