Alfred Nzo Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 15 precincts in Alfred Nzo
District Overview
The big picture for Alfred Nzo
Alfred Nzo has 15 police precincts reporting a combined 2,193 crimes in the latest period. Of these, 7 precincts are improving, 8 are worsening, and 0 are stable.
2.2k
Total crimes
7
Improving
8
Worsening
0
Stable
District avg. trend
+0.5%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Provincial avg. trend
+3.0%
Eastern Cape average
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 15 precincts in Alfred Nzo.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Alfred Nzo are moving the most?
Of 15 precincts, 7 saw crime decrease and 8 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | 5-year change | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Afsondering | -73.0% | improved |
| Avondale | -60.9% | improved |
| Lukholweni | -45.1% | improved |
| Maloti | -39.2% | improved |
| Kwandengane | -37.4% | improved |
| Cedarville | -21.1% | improved |
| MaXesibeni | -19.8% | improved |
| KwaBhaca | -16.8% | improved |
| Mzamba | -13.3% | improved |
| Ntabankulu | -7.5% | improved |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change vs prior year for 2026-2027 vs 2025-2026. Five-year change compares earliest and latest complete annual periods.
Precinct Rankings
All 15 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Alfred Nzo ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukholweni | 14 | ↓41.7% |
| 2 | Kwandengane | 18 | ↓14.3% |
| 3 | Afsondering | 19 | ↓50.0% |
| 4 | Mpisi | 21 | ↑10.5% |
| 5 | Avondale | 26 | ↓18.8% |
| 6 | Qhasa | 37 | ↑60.9% |
| 7 | Cedarville | 44 | ↓8.3% |
| 8 | Pholile | 50 | ↑13.6% |
| 9 | Mzamba | 130 | ↓4.4% |
| 10 | Maloti | 197 | ↑20.9% |
| 11 | Matatiele | 225 | ↑12.5% |
| 12 | MaXesibeni | 260 | ↓12.2% |
| 13 | Ntabankulu | 314 | ↑15.0% |
| 14 | Mbizana | 380 | ↑16.9% |
| 15 | KwaBhaca | 458 | ↑7.5% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 15 precincts in Alfred Nzo, Eastern Cape
- Change vs prior year uses the period: 2026-2027 vs 2025-2026
- COVID recovery compares 2018-2019 (pre-COVID) to 2022-2023 (post-COVID) financial years
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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