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Keiskammahoek Crime Statistics

Keiskammahoek Precinct |Amathole
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Keiskammahoek falls within the Keiskammahoek police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Keiskammahoek is a suburb in Amathole, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Keiskammahoek precinct area (covering Keiskammahoek) decreased 2.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 873 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 1% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (241 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-54). 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

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

873

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 2.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

→ 1%

in line with 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Keiskammahoek precinct area (covering Keiskammahoek) decreased 2.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 77% above provincial median
Contact crime: 102% above provincial median
Property crime: 73% above 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

20

↓ 31% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

384

↓ 16% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

179

↓ 1.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

310

↑ 21.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Keiskammahoek precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		241
Residential burglary		125
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		106
Malicious damage		79
Common assault		53
Crimen injuria		48
Rape		33
Commercial crime		27
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Doringkloof

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19 crimes ↓ 34.5%

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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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