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eMaxesibeni Crime Statistics

MaXesibeni Precinct |Alfred Nzo
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
eMaxesibeni falls within the MaXesibeni police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: MaXesibeni, Mount Ayliff.
eMaxesibeni is a suburb in Alfred Nzo, Eastern Cape. Crime in the MaXesibeni precinct area (covering eMaxesibeni) decreased 6.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,200 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. The most reported crime is Serious assault (324 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+64). 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

1,200

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the MaXesibeni precinct area (covering eMaxesibeni) decreased 6.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 144% above provincial median
Contact crime: 211% above provincial median
Property crime: 87% 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

33

↓ 28.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

591

↓ 10.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

194

↓ 21.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

415

↑ 10.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in MaXesibeni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		324
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		109
Common assault		105
Residential burglary		81
Malicious damage		74
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		71
Rape		71
Commercial crime		66
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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 MaXesibeni police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

MaXesibeniMount Ayliff
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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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