Swartkops Crime Statistics

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

D43/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,189

-0.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,530

per 100k

Safety Score

43/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Swartkops (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	201	16.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	172	14.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	153	12.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	133	11.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	111	9.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	83	7.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	79	6.6%
Common assault	contact	79	6.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	72	6.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	59	5.0%
Murder	contact	51	4.3%
Attempted murder	contact	45	3.8%
Carjacking	contact	43	3.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	39	3.3%
Rape	contact	36	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	2.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	23	1.9%
Kidnapping	contact	23	1.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	1.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	20	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	17	1.4%
Public violence	contact-related	15	1.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	15	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	15	1.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	15	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	13	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Swartkops Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Swartkops Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Swartkops Safe?

Swartkops has moderate safety levels.

Swartkops scores 43/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Swartkops is 2,530 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Swartkops, especially at night.

vs National Average

-18%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-0.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

17% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

5/18

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Swartkops

In 2025, Swartkops recorded 1,189 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Swartkops is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 201 reported cases (16.9% of all crime in Swartkops), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 172 cases (14.5%) and Drug-Related Crime at 153 cases (12.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Swartkops has decreased by 0.8%, a positive sign for the Swartkops community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Swartkops?

The most reported crimes in Swartkops are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (201 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (172 cases), Drug-Related Crime (153 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Swartkops has a crime rate of 2,530 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)
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)
Kwanobuhle	62,658	1,603	3,411	F (32)