Ida Crime Statistics

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

A98/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

+23.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

112

per 100k

Safety Score

98/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Ida (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	13	61.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	38.1%
Rape	contact	3	14.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	4.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	1	4.8%
Common assault	contact	1	4.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	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 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%
Drug-Related Crime	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%

Ida Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ida Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ida Safe?

Yes, Ida is relatively safe.

Ida scores 98/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 112 per 100,000 people, Ida sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ida can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-96%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+23.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

62% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

2/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Ida

In 2025, Ida recorded 21 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ida is Stock Theft with 13 reported cases (61.9% of all crime in Ida), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 8 cases (38.1%) and Rape at 3 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ida has increased by 23.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ida area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ida?

The most reported crimes in Ida are Stock Theft (13 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (8 cases), Rape (3 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ida has a crime rate of 112 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)
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)