Humewood Crime Statistics

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

F15/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,914

-15.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,200

per 100k

Safety Score

15/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Humewood (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	696	23.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	655	22.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	592	20.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	301	10.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	263	9.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	229	7.9%
Common assault	contact	213	7.3%
Common robbery	contact	185	6.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	149	5.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	113	3.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	100	3.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	67	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	61	2.1%
Rape	contact	53	1.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	45	1.5%
Carjacking	contact	32	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	24	0.8%
Murder	contact	17	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	13	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	12	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	11	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Robbery of cash in transit	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%

Humewood Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Humewood Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Humewood Safe?

No, Humewood has high crime levels.

Humewood scores 15/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Humewood is 6,200 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Humewood, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+102%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-15.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

24% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

17/18

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Humewood

In 2025, Humewood recorded 2,914 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Humewood is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 696 reported cases (23.9% of all crime in Humewood), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 655 cases (22.5%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 592 cases (20.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Humewood has decreased by 15.2%, a positive sign for the Humewood community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Humewood?

The most reported crimes in Humewood are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (696 cases), Drug-Related Crime (655 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (592 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Humewood has a crime rate of 6,200 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)
Algoapark	62,658	1,462	3,111	D (36)