Kamesh Crime Statistics

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

D39/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,372

-2.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,919

per 100k

Safety Score

39/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Kamesh (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	440	32.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	252	18.4%
Common assault	contact	219	16.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	153	11.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	140	10.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	105	7.7%
Attempted murder	contact	96	7.0%
Murder	contact	77	5.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	52	3.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	44	3.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	43	3.1%
Rape	contact	43	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	36	2.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	23	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	17	1.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	17	1.2%
Arson	contact-related	11	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	5	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kamesh Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kamesh Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kamesh Safe?

No, Kamesh has high crime levels.

Kamesh scores 39/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Kamesh is 2,919 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kamesh, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-5%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-2.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

6/18

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kamesh

In 2025, Kamesh recorded 1,372 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kamesh is Drug-Related Crime with 440 reported cases (32.1% of all crime in Kamesh), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 252 cases (18.4%) and Common assault at 219 cases (16.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kamesh has decreased by 2.7%, a positive sign for the Kamesh community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kamesh?

The most reported crimes in Kamesh are Drug-Related Crime (440 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (252 cases), Common assault (219 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kamesh has a crime rate of 2,919 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)
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)
Kwanobuhle	62,658	1,603	3,411	F (32)