Seymour Crime Statistics

Seymour, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B79/100

Safe

Total Crimes

123

-4.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

753

per 100k

Safety Score

79/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Seymour (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	41	33.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	27	22.0%
Stock Theft	property	20	16.3%
Rape	contact	15	12.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	13	10.6%
Common assault	contact	12	9.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	6.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	5.7%
Murder	contact	4	3.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	2.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	2.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	2.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.8%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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 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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%

Seymour Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Seymour Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Seymour Safe?

Yes, Seymour is relatively safe.

Seymour scores 79/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 753 per 100,000 people, Seymour sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Seymour can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-75%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

33% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

13/37

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Seymour

In 2025, Seymour recorded 123 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Seymour is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 41 reported cases (33.3% of all crime in Seymour), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 27 cases (22.0%) and Stock Theft at 20 cases (16.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Seymour has decreased by 4.7%, a positive sign for the Seymour community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Seymour?

The most reported crimes in Seymour are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (41 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (27 cases), Stock Theft (20 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Seymour compare to other areas in Amathole?

Seymour has a crime rate of 753 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)