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Pholile Crime Statistics

Pholile Precinct |Alfred Nzo
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Pholile falls within the Pholile police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Pholile is a suburb in Alfred Nzo, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Pholile precinct area (covering Pholile) increased 44.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 153 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025. The most reported crime is Serious assault (41 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+14). 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

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)

Crime in the Pholile precinct area (covering Pholile) increased 44.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (153 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 50% below provincial median
Contact crime: 41% below provincial median
Property crime: 61% below 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

2

↓ 60% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

87

↑ 33.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

31

↑ 29.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

35

↑ 105.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Pholile precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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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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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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