Qhasa 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 · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
128
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 7.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Rape dropped significantly (-9) while Common assault increased (+8).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 19 |
| Common assault | 16 |
| Stock-theft | 16 |
| Rape | 10 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 9 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 9 |
| Murder | 8 |
| Commercial crime | 7 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 19 | 16 | +3 |
| Common assault | 16 | 8 | +8 |
| Stock-theft | 16 | 22 | -6 |
| Rape | 10 | 19 | -9 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 9 | 2 | +7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| Murder | 8 | 11 | -3 |
| Commercial crime | 7 | 0 | +7 |
| Culpable homicide | 7 | 9 | -2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 6 | 11 | -5 |
| Residential burglary | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Attempted murder | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Theft from vehicle | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Business burglary | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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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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