Steynsburg Crime Statistics

Steynsburg, Joe Gqabi, Eastern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C55/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

205

+24.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,806

per 100k

Safety Score

55/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

15,117

Crime Breakdown — Steynsburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	72	35.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	35	17.1%
Common assault	contact	32	15.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	14.1%
Stock Theft	property	27	13.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	17	8.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	15	7.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	3.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	7	3.4%
Rape	contact	7	3.4%
Attempted murder	contact	5	2.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	2.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.5%
Murder	contact	1	0.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Steynsburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Steynsburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Steynsburg Safe?

Steynsburg has moderate safety levels.

Steynsburg scores 55/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Steynsburg is 1,806 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Steynsburg, especially at night.

vs National Average

-41%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+24.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

35% of all crime

Rank in Joe Gqabi

11/22

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Steynsburg

In 2025, Steynsburg recorded 205 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Steynsburg is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 72 reported cases (35.1% of all crime in Steynsburg), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 35 cases (17.1%) and Common assault at 32 cases (15.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Steynsburg has increased by 24.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Steynsburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Steynsburg?

The most reported crimes in Steynsburg are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (72 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (35 cases), Common assault (32 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Steynsburg compare to other areas in Joe Gqabi?

Steynsburg has a crime rate of 1,806 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Joe Gqabi, Jamestown is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Rossouw	15,117	19	165	A (96)