Tamara Crime Statistics

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

B74/100

Safe

Total Crimes

287

+6.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

943

per 100k

Safety Score

74/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

40,636

Crime Breakdown — Tamara (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	103	35.9%
Common assault	contact	41	14.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	40	13.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	39	13.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	28	9.8%
Stock Theft	property	25	8.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	17	5.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	12	4.2%
Murder	contact	11	3.8%
Rape	contact	9	3.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	2.8%
Attempted murder	contact	7	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	7	2.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	2.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	1.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	1.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tamara Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tamara Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tamara Safe?

Yes, Tamara is relatively safe.

Tamara scores 74/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 943 per 100,000 people, Tamara sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Tamara can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-69%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+6.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

36% of all crime

Rank in East London

4/22

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Tamara

In 2025, Tamara recorded 287 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tamara is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 103 reported cases (35.9% of all crime in Tamara), followed by Common assault at 41 cases (14.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 40 cases (13.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tamara has increased by 6.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tamara area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tamara?

The most reported crimes in Tamara are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (103 cases), Common assault (41 cases), Burglary at residential premises (40 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Tamara compare to other areas in East London?

Tamara has a crime rate of 943 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in East London, Berlin is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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