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Centane Precinct

Amathole|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Centane increased 11% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,096 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (268 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+52). 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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CentaneKentani

Crime volume

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

1,096

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 11%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 11.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Centane rose 11% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Centane precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		268
Common assault		116
Malicious damage		105
Rape		97
Residential burglary		82
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		69
Attempted murder		51
Murder		51
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault268216+52
Common assault11697+19
Malicious damage10574+31
Rape9779+18
Residential burglary8261+21
All theft not mentioned elsewhere6970-1
Attempted murder5131+20
Murder5175-24
Aggravated robbery44440
Commercial crime3541-6
Business burglary2952-23
Drug-related crime2413+11
Stock-theft1817+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1613+3
Shoplifting1526-11
Attempted sexual offences1112-1
Culpable homicide98+1
Common robbery810-2
Crimen injuria880
Kidnapping817-9
Arson74+3
Sexual assault73+4
Theft from vehicle68-2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs42+2
Vehicle theft36-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Public violence10+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Abduction000
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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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