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Hogsback Crime Statistics

Hogsback Precinct |Amathole
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Hogsback falls within the Hogsback police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Hogsback is a suburb in Amathole, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Hogsback precinct area (covering Hogsback) decreased 27.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 43 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (14 cases). Malicious damage saw the biggest decrease (-6). 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 Low

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

43

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 27.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 14%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Hogsback precinct area (covering Hogsback) dropped 27.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. Total crime is very low at 43 reported crimes — large percentage swings are common at low volumes.
Total crime: 91% below provincial median
Contact crime: 94% below provincial median
Property crime: 92% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

0

↓ 100% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

11

↓ 15.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

8

↓ 50% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

24

↓ 20% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hogsback precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		14
Serious assault		5
Residential burglary		5
Commercial crime		5
Crimen injuria		2
Malicious damage		2
Rape		2
Theft from vehicle		2
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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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