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Elliotdale Precinct

Amathole|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Elliotdale increased 20.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 598 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (140 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+43). 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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ElliotdaleXhora

Crime volume

Moderate

in Eastern Cape · Low nationally

Reported crimes

598

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 20.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 2.7%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Elliotdale rose 20.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Elliotdale precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		140
Common assault		62
Rape		50
Drug-related crime		36
Malicious damage		32
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		30
Murder		30
Shoplifting		30
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault14097+43
Common assault6264-2
Rape5052-2
Drug-related crime3613+23
Malicious damage3233-1
All theft not mentioned elsewhere3042-12
Murder3019+11
Shoplifting3021+9
Business burglary2519+6
Residential burglary2318+5
Stock-theft2317+6
Aggravated robbery2218+4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition216+15
Commercial crime1629-13
Common robbery116+5
Sexual assault109+1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs95+4
Attempted murder660
Crimen injuria68-2
Theft from vehicle52+3
Culpable homicide45-1
Kidnapping34-1
Arson21+1
Attempted sexual offences12-1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
Vehicle theft01-1
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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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