Kwazakele Crime Statistics

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

F28/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,776

-19% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,779

per 100k

Safety Score

28/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Kwazakele (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	364	20.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	201	11.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	196	11.0%
Carjacking	contact	189	10.6%
Murder	contact	169	9.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	140	7.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	129	7.3%
Common assault	contact	119	6.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	109	6.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	101	5.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	101	5.7%
Attempted murder	contact	92	5.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	88	5.0%
Rape	contact	88	5.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	64	3.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	43	2.4%
Kidnapping	contact	40	2.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	36	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	35	2.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	1.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.5%
Common robbery	contact	8	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
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%
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%

Kwazakele Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwazakele Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwazakele Safe?

No, Kwazakele has high crime levels.

Kwazakele scores 28/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kwazakele is 3,779 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kwazakele, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+23%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-19%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

20% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

12/18

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kwazakele

In 2025, Kwazakele recorded 1,776 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwazakele is Drug-Related Crime with 364 reported cases (20.5% of all crime in Kwazakele), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 201 cases (11.3%) and Robbery at residential premises at 196 cases (11.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwazakele has decreased by 19%, a positive sign for the Kwazakele community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwazakele?

The most reported crimes in Kwazakele are Drug-Related Crime (364 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (201 cases), Robbery at residential premises (196 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kwazakele has a crime rate of 3,779 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)