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Armed Response in Port Elizabeth

Name: SAPS Crime Statistics — Port Elizabeth
Creator: South African Police Service (SAPS)
License: https://www.saps.gov.za

16 confirmed · 16 total listed · From R219/mo · 6 nearby areas

Compare 16 armed response providers serving Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. 16 with confirmed local coverage.

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What This Means for You

This is one of the more competitive armed response markets in Eastern Cape, which generally means better pricing and service options for residents. Entry-level pricing here runs well below the provincial average, but check what is included — lower fees sometimes mean fewer patrol vehicles or longer response times.

Provider Snapshot: Port Elizabeth

Based on 16 providers currently listed in Port Elizabeth.

Common response time 5-10 minutes

24/7 monitoring 20 of 16 providers

Price spread Wide price range

In Port Elizabeth, most providers here offer 24/7 monitoring as standard; pricing varies significantly, so comparing quotes is especially worthwhile.

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Crime Statistics in Port Elizabeth

SAPS-reported property crime for the 2024/2025 Financial Year period. Use this data to understand risk context — not to judge an area.

3,356 Residential Burglaries

499 House Robberies

358 Carjackings

-4% Year-on-Year Change

Average relative to national averages

Police Precincts Covering Port Elizabeth

Police Station	Burglary	Robbery	Carjacking	Trend
Port Elizabeth Central	987	156	112	-2.4%
Walmer	534	78	56	-4.8%
Humewood	456	67	48	-5.2%
Newton Park	567	82	62	-3.6%
Summerstrand	389	54	42	-6.1%
Grahamstown	423	62	38	-2.1%

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Source: South African Police Service (SAPS) — 2024/2025 Financial Year. Crime statistics reflect reported incidents per police precinct and may not represent all crime in the area. Data is presented factually for context only.

Questions to Ask Before Signing Up

Once you have shortlisted providers in Port Elizabeth, ask each one these questions before signing anything.

What is your average response time in Port Elizabeth?
Are your response officers armed or unarmed?
Is there a minimum contract period, and what are the cancellation terms?
What does your monthly fee include, and what costs extra?
What accounts for the price difference between your basic and premium packages?
Can I see your PSIRA registration number and certificate?
How many armed response vehicles do you operate in the Port Elizabeth area?

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Armed Response in Port Elizabeth