Henderson Crime Statistics

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

A100/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-11.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

per 100k

Safety Score

100/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Henderson (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	7	87.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	1	12.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	12.5%
Rape	contact	1	12.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common assault	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	0	0.0%
Murder	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 at 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 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%

Henderson Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Henderson Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Henderson Safe?

Yes, Henderson is relatively safe.

Henderson scores 100/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 44 per 100,000 people, Henderson sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Henderson can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-99%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-11.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

88% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

1/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Henderson

In 2025, Henderson recorded 8 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Henderson is Stock Theft with 7 reported cases (87.5% of all crime in Henderson), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 1 cases (12.5%) and Drug-Related Crime at 1 cases (12.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Henderson has decreased by 11.1%, a positive sign for the Henderson community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Henderson?

The most reported crimes in Henderson are Stock Theft (7 cases), Burglary at residential premises (1 cases), Drug-Related Crime (1 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Henderson has a crime rate of 44 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)
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)
Sterkstroom	25,103	155	825	B (77)