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Ntabankulu Precinct

Alfred Nzo|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ntabankulu remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,219 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 10.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (269 cases). Stock-theft saw the biggest increase (+58). 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

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NtabankuluTabankulu

Crime volume

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

1,219

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.3%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 10.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ntabankulu has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ntabankulu precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		269
Common assault		127
Stock-theft		121
Rape		101
Residential burglary		95
Commercial crime		69
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		68
Malicious damage		66
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault269297-28
Common assault127133-6
Stock-theft12163+58
Rape10178+23
Residential burglary95106-11
Commercial crime6954+15
All theft not mentioned elsewhere6881-13
Malicious damage6667-1
Drug-related crime4636+10
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4316+27
Business burglary4255-13
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3116+15
Murder2834-6
Shoplifting2416+8
Aggravated robbery1639-23
Theft from vehicle1315-2
Crimen injuria1221-9
Common robbery914-5
Culpable homicide89-1
Sexual assault86+2
Vehicle theft76+1
Attempted murder619-13
Attempted sexual offences38-5
Contact sexual offences30+3
Arson25-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Abduction000
Kidnapping09-9
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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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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