Kei Road Crime Statistics
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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
Low
in Eastern Cape · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
135
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 11.6%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 6.3%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Business burglary dropped significantly (-6) while Stock-theft increased (+16).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 27 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 20 |
| Serious assault | 18 |
| Residential burglary | 17 |
| Malicious damage | 17 |
| Common assault | 7 |
| Common robbery | 4 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock-theft | 27 | 11 | +16 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 20 | 14 | +6 |
| Serious assault | 18 | 22 | -4 |
| Residential burglary | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Malicious damage | 17 | 8 | +9 |
| Common assault | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Common robbery | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Business burglary | 2 | 8 | -6 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Rape | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Murder | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commercial crime | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -1 |
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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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