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Lukholweni Crime Statistics

Lukholweni Precinct |Alfred Nzo
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Lukholweni falls within the Lukholweni police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Lukholweni is a suburb in Alfred Nzo, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Lukholweni precinct area (covering Lukholweni) increased 62.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 88 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 13.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (36 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+21). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Low

in Eastern Cape · Very Low nationally

Reported crimes

88

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 62.5%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 13.9%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Lukholweni precinct area (covering Lukholweni) increased 62.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (88 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 71% below provincial median
Contact crime: 63% below provincial median
Property crime: 71% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

5

↑ 150% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

55

↑ 61.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

23

↑ 91.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

10

↑ 25% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lukholweni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		36
Stock-theft		12
Residential burglary		7
Common assault		5
Murder		5
Rape		5
Business burglary		4
Malicious damage		4
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Other precincts in Alfred Nzo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mpisi

51 crimes ↓ 26.9%

Kwandengane

83 crimes ↑ 73.4%

Afsondering

95 crimes ↑ 14.4%

Qhasa

98 crimes ↓ 14.4%

Avondale

106 crimes ↓ 23.4%

Pholile

153 crimes ↑ 44.7%
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data 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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