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Matatiele Precinct

Alfred Nzo|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Matatiele increased 17% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 917 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 5.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (138 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+65). 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

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MalutiMatatiele

Crime volume

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

917

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 17%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 5.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Matatiele rose 17% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Matatiele precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		138
Commercial crime		133
Serious assault		118
Drug-related crime		77
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		76
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		58
Residential burglary		54
Shoplifting		54
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault13873+65
Commercial crime133127+6
Serious assault118103+15
Drug-related crime7760+17
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7673+3
All theft not mentioned elsewhere5844+14
Residential burglary5436+18
Shoplifting5446+8
Rape4734+13
Malicious damage4035+5
Business burglary2021-1
Theft from vehicle1918+1
Common robbery178+9
Murder15150
Aggravated robbery814-6
Stock-theft724-17
Crimen injuria63+3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children65+1
Attempted murder58-3
Culpable homicide58-3
Kidnapping52+3
Vehicle theft48-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition34-1
Public violence110
Sexual assault111-10
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Contact sexual offences000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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Other precincts in Alfred Nzo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mpisi

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Kwandengane

111 crimes ↑ 50%

Lukholweni

125 crimes ↑ 83.8%

Qhasa

128 crimes ↓ 7.9%

Avondale

139 crimes ↓ 21.5%

Afsondering

139 crimes ↑ 27.5%
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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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