Algoapark Crime Statistics

Algoapark, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D36/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,462

-10.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,111

per 100k

Safety Score

36/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Algoapark (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	323	22.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	176	12.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	168	11.5%
Common assault	contact	163	11.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	163	11.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	151	10.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	133	9.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	123	8.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	84	5.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	72	4.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	67	4.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	49	3.4%
Murder	contact	37	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	27	1.8%
Rape	contact	25	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	21	1.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	19	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	17	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Algoapark Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Algoapark Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Algoapark Safe?

No, Algoapark has high crime levels.

Algoapark scores 36/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Algoapark is 3,111 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Algoapark, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+1%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-10.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

22% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

9/18

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Algoapark

In 2025, Algoapark recorded 1,462 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Algoapark is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 323 reported cases (22.1% of all crime in Algoapark), followed by Commercial Crime at 176 cases (12.0%) and Drug-Related Crime at 168 cases (11.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Algoapark has decreased by 10.5%, a positive sign for the Algoapark community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Algoapark?

The most reported crimes in Algoapark are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (323 cases), Commercial Crime (176 cases), Drug-Related Crime (168 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Algoapark compare to other areas in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?

Algoapark has a crime rate of 3,111 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Uitenhage is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Uitenhage	62,658	0	0	N/A (0)
Ikamvelihle	62,658	683	1,454	C (63)
Chatty	62,658	686	1,460	C (63)
Despatch	62,658	794	1,690	C (58)
Kwadwesi	62,658	1,167	2,483	D (44)
Swartkops	62,658	1,189	2,530	D (43)
Kamesh	62,658	1,372	2,919	D (39)
Motherwell	62,658	1,416	3,013	D (37)
Gelvandale	62,658	1,424	3,031	D (37)
Kwanobuhle	62,658	1,603	3,411	F (32)