Bell 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
123
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 11.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 34.7%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Crimen injuria dropped significantly (-9) while Theft from vehicle increased (+5).
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 | 26 |
| Theft from vehicle | 14 |
| Residential burglary | 13 |
| Malicious damage | 12 |
| Common assault | 9 |
| Rape | 7 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 26 | 31 | -5 |
| Theft from vehicle | 14 | 9 | +5 |
| Residential burglary | 13 | 11 | +2 |
| Malicious damage | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Common assault | 9 | 12 | -3 |
| Rape | 7 | 8 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 5 | 14 | -9 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Stock-theft | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Drug-related crime | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Murder | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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