Komani Crime Statistics

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

F4/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,943

+4.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

10,321

per 100k

Safety Score

4/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Komani (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	356	18.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	343	17.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	335	17.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	207	10.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	197	10.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	193	9.9%
Common assault	contact	181	9.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	116	6.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	107	5.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	99	5.1%
Stock Theft	property	76	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	63	3.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	63	3.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	45	2.3%
Rape	contact	36	1.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	35	1.8%
Murder	contact	23	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	19	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	0.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Komani Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Komani Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Komani Safe?

No, Komani has high crime levels.

Komani scores 4/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Komani is 10,321 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Komani, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+237%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+4.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

18% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

28/29

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Komani

In 2025, Komani recorded 1,943 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Komani is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 356 reported cases (18.3% of all crime in Komani), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 343 cases (17.7%) and Commercial Crime at 335 cases (17.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Komani has increased by 4.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Komani area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Komani?

The most reported crimes in Komani are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (356 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (343 cases), Commercial Crime (335 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Komani has a crime rate of 10,321 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)