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Hogsback Crime Statistics

Hogsback Precinct |Amathole
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 46.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 17 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 46% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (3 cases). Malicious damage saw the biggest decrease (-5). 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

17

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 46.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 46%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Hogsback precinct area (covering Hogsback) dropped 46.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024. Total crime is very low at 17 reported crimes — large percentage swings are common at low volumes.
Total crime: 94% below provincial median
Contact crime: 95% below provincial median
Property crime: 92% below 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.

Violent crime

7

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

6

↓ 57.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

4

↓ 63.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hogsback precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		3
Residential burglary		3
Crimen injuria		2
Theft from vehicle		2
Attempted sexual offences		1
Common assault		1
Common robbery		1
Malicious damage		1
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Doringkloof

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Khubusidrift

17 crimes ↓ 37.8%

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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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