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Nkonkobe Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Nkonkobe falls within the Alice police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Alice.
Nkonkobe is a suburb in Amathole, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Alice precinct area (covering Nkonkobe) increased 6.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,252 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 23.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (269 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+125). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Alice compares to other Eastern Cape precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

Very High

in Eastern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,252

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 6.1%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 23.4%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Alice precinct area (covering Nkonkobe) rose 6.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 306% above provincial median
Contact crime: 259% above provincial median
Property crime: 204% above 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

18

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

531

↑ 1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

239

↓ 26.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

482

↑ 47% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Alice precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
269
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
163
Residential burglary
134
Drug-related crime
100
Malicious damage
93
Common assault
89
Aggravated robbery
80
Crimen injuria
55
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Other precincts in Amathole

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Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

Other suburbs served by Alice police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Nkonkobe.

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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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