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Butterworth Precinct

Amathole|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Butterworth increased 25% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,256 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (312 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest increase (+107). 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

2,256

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 25%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 14.3%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Butterworth rose 25% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Butterworth precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		312
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		308
Common assault		255
Residential burglary		187
Malicious damage		171
Commercial crime		137
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		117
Drug-related crime		94
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault312313-1
All theft not mentioned elsewhere308201+107
Common assault255200+55
Residential burglary187154+33
Malicious damage17199+72
Commercial crime137135+2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs11749+68
Drug-related crime9437+57
Aggravated robbery91910
Rape8074+6
Crimen injuria7159+12
Common robbery6747+20
Business burglary6469-5
Theft from vehicle6345+18
Murder3948-9
Shoplifting3934+5
Stock-theft3552-17
Attempted murder3225+7
Culpable homicide2215+7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition14140
Kidnapping139+4
Attempted sexual offences108+2
Vehicle theft109+1
Arson86+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children84+4
Sexual assault770
Public violence20+2
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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