Ilinge Crime Statistics

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

B74/100

Safe

Total Crimes

179

+28.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

952

per 100k

Safety Score

74/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Ilinge (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	44	24.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	27	15.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	25	14.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	11.7%
Common assault	contact	21	11.7%
Stock Theft	property	16	8.9%
Rape	contact	15	8.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	6.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	8	4.5%
Murder	contact	8	4.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	3.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	2.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	2.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	2.8%
Common robbery	contact	4	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	3	1.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.7%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.6%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.6%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ilinge Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ilinge Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ilinge Safe?

Yes, Ilinge is relatively safe.

Ilinge scores 74/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 952 per 100,000 people, Ilinge sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ilinge can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-69%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+28.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

10/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ilinge

In 2025, Ilinge recorded 179 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ilinge is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 44 reported cases (24.6% of all crime in Ilinge), followed by Malicious damage to property at 27 cases (15.1%) and Drug-Related Crime at 25 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ilinge has increased by 28.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ilinge area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ilinge?

The most reported crimes in Ilinge are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (44 cases), Malicious damage to property (27 cases), Drug-Related Crime (25 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Ilinge has a crime rate of 952 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)