Bholothwa Crime Statistics

Bholothwa, Chris Hani (Queenstown), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A81/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

126

-4.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

669

per 100k

Safety Score

81/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Bholothwa (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	36	28.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	18.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	19	15.1%
Rape	contact	17	13.5%
Murder	contact	13	10.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	8.7%
Common assault	contact	11	8.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	7.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	9	7.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	4.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	4	3.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	4	3.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	2.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Stock Theft	property	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%

Bholothwa Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bholothwa Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bholothwa Safe?

Yes, Bholothwa is relatively safe.

Bholothwa scores 81/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 669 per 100,000 people, Bholothwa sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Bholothwa can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

29% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

6/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Bholothwa

In 2025, Bholothwa recorded 126 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bholothwa is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 36 reported cases (28.6% of all crime in Bholothwa), followed by Burglary at non-residential premises at 23 cases (18.3%) and Malicious damage to property at 19 cases (15.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bholothwa has decreased by 4.5%, a positive sign for the Bholothwa community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bholothwa?

The most reported crimes in Bholothwa are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (36 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (23 cases), Malicious damage to property (19 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bholothwa compare to other areas in Chris Hani (Queenstown)?

Bholothwa has a crime rate of 669 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Chris Hani (Queenstown), Cradock is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Cradock	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Elliot	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Lady Frere	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Queenstown	25,103	0	0	N/A (0)
Henderson	25,103	8	44	A (100)
Ida	25,103	21	112	A (98)
Tylden	25,103	40	211	A (95)
Kleinbulhoek	25,103	103	546	A (84)
Thornhill Ciskei	25,103	123	653	A (82)
Sterkstroom	25,103	155	825	B (77)