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Alice Precinct

Amathole|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Alice remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,858 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 17.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (336 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+142). 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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Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,858

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.6%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 17.4%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Alice precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		336
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		225
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		189
Residential burglary		177
Drug-related crime		133
Malicious damage		125
Common assault		115
Aggravated robbery		93
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault336330+6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs22583+142
All theft not mentioned elsewhere189210-21
Residential burglary177220-43
Drug-related crime13388+45
Malicious damage1251250
Common assault11578+37
Aggravated robbery93121-28
Commercial crime82102-20
Crimen injuria7378-5
Rape5155-4
Stock-theft4872-24
Business burglary4685-39
Theft from vehicle4046-6
Common robbery2436-12
Murder2019+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1415-1
Attempted murder1118-7
Shoplifting1117-6
Kidnapping10100
Attempted sexual offences710-3
Arson62+4
Sexual assault610-4
Culpable homicide48-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children41+3
Vehicle theft46-2
Public violence31+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
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Other precincts in Amathole

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Doringkloof

12 crimes ↓ 33.3%

Thomas River

19 crimes ↓ 34.5%

Khubusidrift

24 crimes ↓ 27.3%

Kolomane

32 crimes ↓ 3%

Hogsback

43 crimes ↓ 27.1%

Bholo

88 crimes ↑ 41.9%
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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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