Kwanobuhle Crime Statistics

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

F32/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,603

-10.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,411

per 100k

Safety Score

32/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Kwanobuhle (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	320	20.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	316	19.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	208	13.0%
Common assault	contact	187	11.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	169	10.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	133	8.3%
Murder	contact	131	8.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	111	6.9%
Rape	contact	81	5.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	65	4.1%
Attempted murder	contact	48	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	47	2.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	45	2.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	43	2.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	37	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	36	2.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	27	1.7%
Carjacking	contact	24	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	23	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	23	1.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	9	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Kwanobuhle Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwanobuhle Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwanobuhle Safe?

No, Kwanobuhle has high crime levels.

Kwanobuhle scores 32/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kwanobuhle is 3,411 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kwanobuhle, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+11%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-10.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

20% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

10/18

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kwanobuhle

In 2025, Kwanobuhle recorded 1,603 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwanobuhle is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 320 reported cases (20.0% of all crime in Kwanobuhle), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 316 cases (19.7%) and Burglary at residential premises at 208 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwanobuhle has decreased by 10.1%, a positive sign for the Kwanobuhle community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwanobuhle?

The most reported crimes in Kwanobuhle are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (320 cases), Drug-Related Crime (316 cases), Burglary at residential premises (208 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kwanobuhle has a crime rate of 3,411 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)