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Pholile Crime Statistics

Alfred Nzo|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Pholile increased 36% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 204 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. The most reported crime is Serious assault (54 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+19). 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

Low

in Eastern Cape · Very Low nationally

Reported crimes

204

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 36%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Pholile rose 36% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Pholile precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
54
Common assault
31
Residential burglary
20
Crimen injuria
19
Rape
17
Business burglary
14
Malicious damage
12
Stock-theft
6
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault5435+19
Common assault3117+14
Residential burglary2015+5
Crimen injuria196+13
Rape1721-4
Business burglary1411+3
Malicious damage127+5
Stock-theft67-1
Drug-related crime51+4
All theft not mentioned elsewhere42+2
Aggravated robbery43+1
Commercial crime330
Sexual assault36-3
Murder27-5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Arson10+1
Attempted murder110
Contact sexual offences10+1
Culpable homicide10+1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs15-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition110
Kidnapping10+1
Theft from vehicle10+1
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences000
Common robbery000
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
Vehicle theft000
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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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