Beacon Bay Crime Statistics

Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F31/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,066

-15.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,497

per 100k

Safety Score

31/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Beacon Bay (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	257	24.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	256	24.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	233	21.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	187	17.5%
Common assault	contact	87	8.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	85	8.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	64	6.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	49	4.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	37	3.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	31	2.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	27	2.5%
Rape	contact	25	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	12	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.8%
Murder	contact	8	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	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%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Beacon Bay Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Beacon Bay Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Beacon Bay Safe?

No, Beacon Bay has high crime levels.

Beacon Bay scores 31/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Beacon Bay is 3,497 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Beacon Bay, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+14%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-15.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

24% of all crime

Rank in East London

12/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Beacon Bay

In 2025, Beacon Bay recorded 1,066 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Beacon Bay is Commercial Crime with 257 reported cases (24.1% of all crime in Beacon Bay), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 256 cases (24.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 233 cases (21.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Beacon Bay has decreased by 15.9%, a positive sign for the Beacon Bay community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Beacon Bay?

The most reported crimes in Beacon Bay are Commercial Crime (257 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (256 cases), Burglary at residential premises (233 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Beacon Bay compare to other areas in East London?

Beacon Bay has a crime rate of 3,497 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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