Peddie Crime Statistics

Peddie, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D36/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

504

+7.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,084

per 100k

Safety Score

36/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Peddie (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	149	29.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	83	16.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	51	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	48	9.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	39	7.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	36	7.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	33	6.5%
Stock Theft	property	33	6.5%
Rape	contact	31	6.2%
Common assault	contact	23	4.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	20	4.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	3.2%
Murder	contact	16	3.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	16	3.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	12	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	9	1.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	1.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	7	1.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Peddie Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Peddie Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Peddie Safe?

No, Peddie has high crime levels.

Peddie scores 36/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Peddie is 3,084 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Peddie, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+1%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+7.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

30% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

26/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Peddie

In 2025, Peddie recorded 504 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Peddie is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 149 reported cases (29.6% of all crime in Peddie), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 83 cases (16.5%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 51 cases (10.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Peddie has increased by 7.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Peddie area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Peddie?

The most reported crimes in Peddie are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (149 cases), Burglary at residential premises (83 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (51 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Peddie compare to other areas in Amathole?

Peddie has a crime rate of 3,084 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Amathole, Fort Beaufort is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Kolomane	21,790	19	115	A (98)
Hogsback	21,790	32	197	A (95)
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Hamburg	21,790	75	459	A (87)