Tyefu Crime Statistics

Tyefu, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A85/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+47.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

532

per 100k

Safety Score

85/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Tyefu (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	27	31.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	15	17.2%
Common assault	contact	13	14.9%
Rape	contact	13	14.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	12	13.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	10.3%
Stock Theft	property	7	8.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	5.7%
Attempted murder	contact	3	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	3.4%
Carjacking	contact	1	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	1.1%
Murder	contact	1	1.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tyefu Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tyefu Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tyefu Safe?

Yes, Tyefu is relatively safe.

Tyefu scores 85/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 532 per 100,000 people, Tyefu sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Tyefu can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-83%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+47.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

31% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

9/37

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Tyefu

In 2025, Tyefu recorded 87 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tyefu is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 27 reported cases (31.0% of all crime in Tyefu), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 15 cases (17.2%) and Common assault at 13 cases (14.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tyefu has increased by 47.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tyefu area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tyefu?

The most reported crimes in Tyefu are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (27 cases), Burglary at residential premises (15 cases), Common assault (13 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Tyefu compare to other areas in Amathole?

Tyefu has a crime rate of 532 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)