Cambridge Crime Statistics

Cambridge, East London, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F4/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,203

+5.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

10,510

per 100k

Safety Score

4/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Cambridge (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	907	28.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	617	19.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	505	15.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	396	12.4%
Common assault	contact	336	10.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	271	8.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	185	5.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	172	5.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	163	5.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	141	4.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	133	4.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	128	4.0%
Common robbery	contact	68	2.1%
Rape	contact	47	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	32	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	23	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	23	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	21	0.7%
Murder	contact	19	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	17	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Cambridge Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Cambridge Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Cambridge Safe?

No, Cambridge has high crime levels.

Cambridge scores 4/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Cambridge is 10,510 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Cambridge, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+243%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+5.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

28% of all crime

Rank in East London

21/22

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Cambridge

In 2025, Cambridge recorded 3,203 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Cambridge is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 907 reported cases (28.3% of all crime in Cambridge), followed by Commercial Crime at 617 cases (19.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 505 cases (15.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Cambridge has increased by 5.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Cambridge area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Cambridge?

The most reported crimes in Cambridge are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (907 cases), Commercial Crime (617 cases), Burglary at residential premises (505 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Cambridge compare to other areas in East London?

Cambridge has a crime rate of 10,510 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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