Maloti Crime Statistics
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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
High
in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
534
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 8.1%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Business burglary dropped significantly (-18) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+26).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 117 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 80 |
| Residential burglary | 55 |
| Rape | 51 |
| Common assault | 47 |
| Malicious damage | 25 |
| Aggravated robbery | 22 |
| Murder | 21 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 117 | 122 | -5 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 80 | 54 | +26 |
| Residential burglary | 55 | 51 | +4 |
| Rape | 51 | 68 | -17 |
| Common assault | 47 | 46 | +1 |
| Malicious damage | 25 | 35 | -10 |
| Aggravated robbery | 22 | 21 | +1 |
| Murder | 21 | 23 | -2 |
| Stock-theft | 17 | 28 | -11 |
| Crimen injuria | 15 | 10 | +5 |
| Drug-related crime | 15 | 20 | -5 |
| Business burglary | 11 | 29 | -18 |
| Theft from vehicle | 10 | 14 | -4 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 9 | 4 | +5 |
| Attempted murder | 8 | 2 | +6 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 6 | 8 | -2 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 14 | -11 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 6 | -5 |
| Carjacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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