Willowvale Crime Statistics

Willowvale, Amathole, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F21/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

748

-4.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,575

per 100k

Safety Score

21/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

21,790

Crime Breakdown — Willowvale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	264	35.3%
Rape	contact	81	10.8%
Murder	contact	77	10.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	71	9.5%
Common assault	contact	55	7.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	51	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	49	6.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	45	6.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	39	5.2%
Stock Theft	property	37	4.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	4.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	36	4.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	25	3.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	2.8%
Attempted murder	contact	19	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	17	2.3%
Arson	contact-related	9	1.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	9	1.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	7	0.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Willowvale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Willowvale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Willowvale Safe?

No, Willowvale has high crime levels.

Willowvale scores 21/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Willowvale is 4,575 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Willowvale, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+49%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

35% of all crime

Rank in Amathole

30/37

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Willowvale

In 2025, Willowvale recorded 748 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Willowvale is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 264 reported cases (35.3% of all crime in Willowvale), followed by Rape at 81 cases (10.8%) and Murder at 77 cases (10.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Willowvale has decreased by 4.1%, a positive sign for the Willowvale community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Willowvale?

The most reported crimes in Willowvale are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (264 cases), Rape (81 cases), Murder (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Willowvale compare to other areas in Amathole?

Willowvale has a crime rate of 4,575 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)