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Lukholweni Crime Statistics

Lukholweni Precinct |Alfred Nzo
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 83.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 125 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 22.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (50 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+31). 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

125

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 83.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 22.5%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Lukholweni precinct area (covering Lukholweni) increased 83.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, but total crime remains low (125 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 75% below provincial median
Contact crime: 58% below provincial median
Property crime: 73% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

5

↑ 150% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

79

↑ 102.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

28

↑ 64.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

18

↑ 50% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lukholweni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		50
Stock-theft		12
Rape		10
Residential burglary		9
Business burglary		7
Common assault		7
Malicious damage		6
Murder		5
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Other precincts in Alfred Nzo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mpisi

73 crimes ↓ 17%

Kwandengane

111 crimes ↑ 50%

Qhasa

128 crimes ↓ 7.9%

Avondale

139 crimes ↓ 21.5%

Afsondering

139 crimes ↑ 27.5%

Pholile

204 crimes ↑ 36%
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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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