Pholile 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
Low
in Eastern Cape
Reported crimes
153
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 44.7%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-5) while Common assault increased (+14).
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 | 41 |
| Common assault | 26 |
| Residential burglary | 18 |
| Crimen injuria | 15 |
| Rape | 11 |
| Business burglary | 10 |
| Malicious damage | 8 |
| Aggravated robbery | 4 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 41 | 29 | +12 |
| Common assault | 26 | 12 | +14 |
| Residential burglary | 18 | 13 | +5 |
| Crimen injuria | 15 | 4 | +11 |
| Rape | 11 | 13 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 10 | 4 | +6 |
| Malicious damage | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Aggravated robbery | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Drug-related crime | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Murder | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 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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