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Bizana Crime Statistics

Mbizana Precinct |Alfred Nzo
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Bizana falls within the Mbizana police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Mbizana.
Bizana is a suburb in Alfred Nzo, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Mbizana precinct area (covering Bizana) decreased 3.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 961 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 5.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (132 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

Reported crimes

961

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 3.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 5.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Mbizana precinct area (covering Bizana) decreased 3.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 212% above provincial median
Contact crime: 207% above provincial median
Property crime: 127% 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

53

↑ 26.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

455

↓ 1.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

178

↓ 16.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

328

↑ 2.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mbizana precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		132
Rape		122
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		120
Common assault		85
Stock-theft		84
Murder		53
Malicious damage		47
Residential burglary		46
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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 Mbizana 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 Bizana.

Mbizana
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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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