Nxuba Crime Statistics

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

F4/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,944

+13.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

10,325

per 100k

Safety Score

4/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Nxuba (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	339	17.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	293	15.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	277	14.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	268	13.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	231	11.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	196	10.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	169	8.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	155	8.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	135	6.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	84	4.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	75	3.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	71	3.7%
Attempted murder	contact	53	2.7%
Stock Theft	property	47	2.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	43	2.2%
Rape	contact	37	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	32	1.6%
Murder	contact	21	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Nxuba Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Nxuba Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Nxuba Safe?

No, Nxuba has high crime levels.

Nxuba scores 4/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Nxuba is 10,325 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Nxuba, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+237%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+13.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

17% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

29/29

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Nxuba

In 2025, Nxuba recorded 1,944 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Nxuba is Common assault with 339 reported cases (17.4% of all crime in Nxuba), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 293 cases (15.1%) and Drug-Related Crime at 277 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Nxuba has increased by 13.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Nxuba area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Nxuba?

The most reported crimes in Nxuba are Common assault (339 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (293 cases), Drug-Related Crime (277 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Nxuba has a crime rate of 10,325 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)