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 Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 7 precincts are improving, 8 are worsening, and 0 are stable.
2.2k
Total crimes
7
Improving
8
Worsening
0
Stable
District total change
+6.0%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.6%
Eastern Cape, vs Apr–Jun 2025
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.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Biggest increases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Afsondering | -50.7% | improved |
| Avondale | -47.7% | improved |
| Maloti | -40.7% | improved |
| Mpisi | -15.1% | improved |
| KwaBhaca | -13.7% | improved |
| Ntabankulu | -10.2% | improved |
| MaXesibeni | -7.5% | improved |
| Kwandengane | -3.5% | improved |
| Cedarville | -2.7% | improved |
| Mzamba | -1.3% | stable |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
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 | ↓ 24 → 14 |
| 2 | Kwandengane | 18 | ↓ 21 → 18 |
| 3 | Afsondering | 19 | ↓ 38 → 19 |
| 4 | Mpisi | 21 | ↑ 19 → 21 |
| 5 | Avondale | 26 | ↓ 32 → 26 |
| 6 | Qhasa | 37 | ↑ 23 → 37 |
| 7 | Cedarville | 44 | ↓ 48 → 44 |
| 8 | Pholile | 50 | ↑ 44 → 50 |
| 9 | Mzamba | 130 | ↓ 4.4% |
| 10 | Maloti | 197 | ↑ 20.9% |
| 11 | Matatiele | 225 | ↑ 12.5% |
| 12 | MaXesibeni | 260 | ↓ 12.2% |
| 13 | Ntabankulu | 314 | ↑ 15% |
| 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 compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- 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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