Walmer Crime Statistics

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

F19/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,426

-11.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,163

per 100k

Safety Score

19/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

62,658

Crime Breakdown — Walmer (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	568	23.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	540	22.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	352	14.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	305	12.6%
Common assault	contact	208	8.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	177	7.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	160	6.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	155	6.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	132	5.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	124	5.1%
Murder	contact	119	4.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	52	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	45	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	44	1.8%
Rape	contact	43	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	43	1.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	25	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	23	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	23	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	13	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.2%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Walmer Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Walmer Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Walmer Safe?

No, Walmer has high crime levels.

Walmer scores 19/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Walmer is 5,163 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Walmer, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+68%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-11.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

15/18

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Walmer

In 2025, Walmer recorded 2,426 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Walmer is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 568 reported cases (23.4% of all crime in Walmer), followed by Commercial Crime at 540 cases (22.3%) and Burglary at residential premises at 352 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Walmer has decreased by 11.3%, a positive sign for the Walmer community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Walmer?

The most reported crimes in Walmer are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (568 cases), Commercial Crime (540 cases), Burglary at residential premises (352 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Walmer has a crime rate of 5,163 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)