Ezibeleni Crime Statistics

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

F31/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

671

-3.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,565

per 100k

Safety Score

31/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Ezibeleni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	193	28.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	137	20.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	107	15.9%
Common assault	contact	93	13.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	69	10.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	48	7.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	43	6.4%
Rape	contact	39	5.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	35	5.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	29	4.3%
Stock Theft	property	19	2.8%
Murder	contact	17	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.7%
Common robbery	contact	4	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.6%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	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%
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%

Ezibeleni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ezibeleni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ezibeleni Safe?

No, Ezibeleni has high crime levels.

Ezibeleni scores 31/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ezibeleni is 3,565 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ezibeleni, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+16%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-3.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

29% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

20/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ezibeleni

In 2025, Ezibeleni recorded 671 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ezibeleni is Drug-Related Crime with 193 reported cases (28.8% of all crime in Ezibeleni), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 137 cases (20.4%) and Burglary at residential premises at 107 cases (15.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ezibeleni has decreased by 3.5%, a positive sign for the Ezibeleni community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ezibeleni?

The most reported crimes in Ezibeleni are Drug-Related Crime (193 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (137 cases), Burglary at residential premises (107 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ezibeleni has a crime rate of 3,565 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)
Bholothwa	25,103	126	669	A (81)