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Safest Cities in Eastern Cape

Top 86 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Eastern Cape

1 Bizana 43.7 per 1K
2 Bathurst 43.7 per 1K
3 Lady Grey 43.7 per 1K
4 Aberdeen 43.7 per 1K
5 Sterkstroom 43.7 per 1K
6 Steynsburg 43.7 per 1K
7 Maluti 43.7 per 1K
8 Phakamisa 43.7 per 1K
9 Cathcart 43.7 per 1K
10 Willowmore 43.7 per 1K
11 Indwe 43.7 per 1K
12 Addo 43.7 per 1K
13 Komga 43.7 per 1K
14 Ilitha 43.7 per 1K
15 Bontrug 43.7 per 1K
16 Kirkwood 43.7 per 1K
17 Bedford 43.7 per 1K
18 Cofimvaba 43.7 per 1K
19 Ngcobo 43.7 per 1K
20 Mount Frere 43.7 per 1K
21 Barkly East 43.7 per 1K
22 Alexandria 43.7 per 1K
23 Venterstad 43.7 per 1K
24 Pearston 43.7 per 1K
25 Libode 43.7 per 1K
26 Khaya Mnandi 43.7 per 1K
27 Peddie 43.7 per 1K
28 James Calata 43.7 per 1K
29 Louterwater 43.7 per 1K
30 Qumbu 43.7 per 1K
31 St Francis Bay 43.7 per 1K
32 Port Saint John’s 43.7 per 1K
33 Kareedouw 43.7 per 1K
34 Flagstaff 43.7 per 1K
35 Patensie 43.7 per 1K
36 Mount Ayliff 43.7 per 1K
37 Paterson 43.7 per 1K
38 Jansenville 43.7 per 1K
39 Cookhouse 43.7 per 1K
40 Tsolo 43.7 per 1K
41 Tarkastad 43.7 per 1K
42 Lusikisiki 43.7 per 1K
43 Joubertina 43.7 per 1K
44 Butterworth 43.7 per 1K
45 Gonubie 43.7 per 1K
46 Lady Frere 43.7 per 1K
47 Dimbaza 43.7 per 1K
48 Port Alfred 43.7 per 1K
49 Jeffreys Bay 43.7 per 1K
50 Whittlesea 43.7 per 1K
51 Humansdorp 43.7 per 1K
52 Stutterheim 43.7 per 1K
53 Cradock 43.7 per 1K
54 Aliwal North 43.7 per 1K
55 Somerset East 43.7 per 1K
56 Fort Beaufort 43.7 per 1K
57 Graaff Reinet 43.7 per 1K
58 Grahamstown 43.7 per 1K
59 Qonce 43.7 per 1K
60 Queenstown 43.7 per 1K
61 Bhisho 43.7 per 1K
62 Mthatha 43.7 per 1K
63 Mdantsane 43.7 per 1K
64 Kariega 43.7 per 1K
65 East London 43.7 per 1K
66 Tlokoeng 43.7 per 1K
67 Dordrecht 43.7 per 1K
68 Maclear 43.7 per 1K
69 Ilinge 43.7 per 1K
70 Nomathamasanqa 43.7 per 1K
71 Dutywa 43.7 per 1K
72 Kenton 43.7 per 1K
73 Molteno 43.7 per 1K
74 Hankey 43.7 per 1K
75 Adelaide 43.7 per 1K
76 Cala 43.7 per 1K
77 Gqeberha 43.7 per 1K
78 Ugie 43.7 per 1K
79 Khowa 43.7 per 1K
80 Alice 43.7 per 1K
81 Ndevana 43.7 per 1K
82 Clydesdale 43.7 per 1K
83 Kruisfontein 43.7 per 1K
84 Burgersdorp 43.7 per 1K
85 Queensdale 43.7 per 1K
86 Middelburg 43.7 per 1K

The safest cities in Eastern Cape have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Bizana leads with just 43.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Bizana has just 43.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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