Middelburg(EC) Crime Statistics

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

F25/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

768

-3.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,079

per 100k

Safety Score

25/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Middelburg(EC) (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	177	23.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	129	16.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	109	14.2%
Common assault	contact	100	13.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	99	12.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	53	6.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	49	6.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	48	6.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	37	4.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	33	4.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	31	4.0%
Rape	contact	28	3.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	27	3.5%
Stock Theft	property	23	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	13	1.7%
Murder	contact	11	1.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	9	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	9	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	1.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.7%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Middelburg(EC) Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Middelburg(EC) Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Middelburg(EC) Safe?

No, Middelburg(EC) has high crime levels.

Middelburg(EC) scores 25/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Middelburg(EC) is 4,079 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Middelburg(EC), particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+33%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-3.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

23% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

22/29

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Middelburg(EC)

In 2025, Middelburg(EC) recorded 768 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Middelburg(EC) is Drug-Related Crime with 177 reported cases (23.0% of all crime in Middelburg(EC)), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 129 cases (16.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 109 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Middelburg(EC) has decreased by 3.6%, a positive sign for the Middelburg(EC) community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Middelburg(EC)?

The most reported crimes in Middelburg(EC) are Drug-Related Crime (177 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (129 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (109 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Middelburg(EC) has a crime rate of 4,079 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)