Dutywa Precinct
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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
2,123
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 9.9%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 14.4%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Commercial crime dropped significantly (-35) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+100).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 273 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 225 |
| Residential burglary | 161 |
| Common assault | 151 |
| Drug-related crime | 151 |
| Stock-theft | 140 |
| Malicious damage | 139 |
| Rape | 127 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 273 | 271 | +2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 225 | 125 | +100 |
| Residential burglary | 161 | 145 | +16 |
| Common assault | 151 | 136 | +15 |
| Drug-related crime | 151 | 122 | +29 |
| Stock-theft | 140 | 134 | +6 |
| Malicious damage | 139 | 100 | +39 |
| Rape | 127 | 114 | +13 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 108 | 98 | +10 |
| Commercial crime | 103 | 138 | -35 |
| Aggravated robbery | 83 | 90 | -7 |
| Murder | 74 | 88 | -14 |
| Business burglary | 69 | 97 | -28 |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 40 | +15 |
| Theft from vehicle | 51 | 33 | +18 |
| Crimen injuria | 38 | 18 | +20 |
| Common robbery | 35 | 24 | +11 |
| Attempted murder | 30 | 40 | -10 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 28 | 25 | +3 |
| Culpable homicide | 20 | 29 | -9 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 8 | +8 |
| Vehicle theft | 15 | 12 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 14 | 16 | -2 |
| Arson | 7 | 11 | -4 |
| Public violence | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 12 | -8 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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