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Maluti Crime Statistics

Matatiele Precinct |Alfred Nzo
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Maluti falls within the Matatiele police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Matatiele.
Maluti is a suburb in Alfred Nzo, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Matatiele precinct area (covering Maluti) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 5.1%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Matatiele precinct area (covering Maluti) rose 17% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 86% above provincial median
Contact crime: 84% above 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

15

→ 0% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

349

↑ 31.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

104

↓ 2.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

464

↑ 12.9% 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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Other precincts in Alfred Nzo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mpisi

73 crimes ↓ 17%

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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Other suburbs served by Matatiele police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Maluti.

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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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