Tarkastad Crime Statistics

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

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

214

+11.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,135

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

25,103

Crime Breakdown — Tarkastad (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	63	29.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	51	23.8%
Common assault	contact	51	23.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	17	7.9%
Stock Theft	property	17	7.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	16	7.5%
Rape	contact	12	5.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	3.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	2.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	2.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	1.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	4	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.5%
Murder	contact	1	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Tarkastad Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tarkastad Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tarkastad Safe?

Yes, Tarkastad is relatively safe.

Tarkastad scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,135 per 100,000 people, Tarkastad sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Tarkastad can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-63%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+11.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

29% of all crime

Rank in Chris Hani (Queenstown)

12/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Tarkastad

In 2025, Tarkastad recorded 214 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tarkastad is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 63 reported cases (29.4% of all crime in Tarkastad), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 51 cases (23.8%) and Common assault at 51 cases (23.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tarkastad has increased by 11.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tarkastad area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tarkastad?

The most reported crimes in Tarkastad are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (63 cases), Burglary at residential premises (51 cases), Common assault (51 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tarkastad has a crime rate of 1,135 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)