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Maluti Crime Statistics

Matatiele Precinct |Alfred Nzo
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 21.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 560 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 2.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (101 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+48). 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

560

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 21.3%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 2.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Matatiele precinct area (covering Maluti) rose 21.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 82% above provincial median
Contact crime: 84% above provincial median
Property crime: 7% above 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

12

↓ 14.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

272

↑ 40.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

84

↑ 6.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

204

↑ 7.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Matatiele precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		101
Serious assault		96
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		68
Drug-related crime		43
Residential burglary		42
Shoplifting		39
Rape		37
Malicious damage		30
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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%

Lukholweni

88 crimes ↑ 62.5%

Afsondering

95 crimes ↑ 14.4%

Qhasa

98 crimes ↓ 14.4%

Avondale

106 crimes ↓ 23.4%
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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.

Matatiele
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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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