Mzamba Crime Statistics
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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
Moderate
in Eastern Cape
Reported crimes
433
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 7.9%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 4.2%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-10) while Serious assault increased (+35).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 106 |
| Rape | 61 |
| Common assault | 44 |
| Residential burglary | 36 |
| Malicious damage | 26 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 23 |
| Aggravated robbery | 20 |
| Murder | 16 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 106 | 71 | +35 |
| Rape | 61 | 49 | +12 |
| Common assault | 44 | 40 | +4 |
| Residential burglary | 36 | 31 | +5 |
| Malicious damage | 26 | 25 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 23 | 5 | +18 |
| Aggravated robbery | 20 | 30 | -10 |
| Murder | 16 | 18 | -2 |
| Culpable homicide | 15 | 17 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Theft from vehicle | 8 | 5 | +3 |
| Common robbery | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 6 | 15 | -9 |
| Stock-theft | 6 | 16 | -10 |
| Attempted murder | 4 | 11 | -7 |
| Carjacking | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 4 | 10 | -6 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 4 | 8 | -4 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Public violence | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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