James Calata Crime Statistics

James Calata, Joe Gqabi, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B66/100

Safe

Total Crimes

152

+27.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,343

per 100k

Safety Score

66/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — James Calata (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	61	40.1%
Stock Theft	property	25	16.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	24	15.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	24	15.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	13	8.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	7.2%
Common assault	contact	7	4.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	4.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	4.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	4	2.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	2.6%
Rape	contact	4	2.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	3	2.0%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.7%
Murder	contact	1	0.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.7%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

James Calata Crime Trend (2018-2025)

James Calata Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is James Calata Safe?

Yes, James Calata is relatively safe.

James Calata scores 66/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,343 per 100,000 people, James Calata sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in James Calata can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-56%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+27.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

40% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

9/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in James Calata

In 2025, James Calata recorded 152 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in James Calata is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 61 reported cases (40.1% of all crime in James Calata), followed by Stock Theft at 25 cases (16.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 24 cases (15.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in James Calata has increased by 27.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the James Calata area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in James Calata?

The most reported crimes in James Calata are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (61 cases), Stock Theft (25 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (24 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does James Calata compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

James Calata has a crime rate of 1,343 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Joe Gqabi, Jamestown is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Jamestown	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
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Maclear	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
Mount Fletcher	15,117	0	0	N/A (0)
Mbizeni	15,117	3	26	A (100)
Elands Height	15,117	4	33	A (100)
Rhodes	15,117	5	46	A (100)
Floukraal	15,117	7	60	A (99)
Tabase	15,117	16	139	A (97)
Rossouw	15,117	19	165	A (96)