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Ibika Crime Statistics

Butterworth Precinct |Amathole
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Ibika falls within the Butterworth police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Butterworth.
Ibika is a suburb in Amathole, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Butterworth precinct area (covering Ibika) increased 26.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,441 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 16.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (248 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+77). 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

Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,441

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 26.6%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 16.2%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Butterworth precinct area (covering Ibika) rose 26.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 367% above provincial median
Contact crime: 373% above provincial median
Property crime: 238% 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

30

↓ 30.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

700

↑ 12% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

265

↑ 8.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

476

↑ 77.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Butterworth precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		248
Common assault		196
Residential burglary		144
Malicious damage		136
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		98
Aggravated robbery		71
Rape		69
Drug-related crime		67
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Other precincts in Amathole

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Doringkloof

10 crimes ↓ 35%

Thomas River

16 crimes ↑ 5%

Hogsback

17 crimes ↓ 46.5%

Khubusidrift

17 crimes ↓ 37.8%

Kolomane

18 crimes ↓ 17.2%

Bholo

55 crimes ↑ 19.7%
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Other suburbs served by Butterworth 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 Ibika.

Butterworth
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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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