KwaMaqoma Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Very High
in Eastern Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,664
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 18.9%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Commercial crime dropped significantly (-23) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+150).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 348 |
| Residential burglary | 201 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 189 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 181 |
| Common assault | 161 |
| Malicious damage | 133 |
| Commercial crime | 59 |
| Crimen injuria | 58 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 348 | 310 | +38 |
| Residential burglary | 201 | 174 | +27 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 189 | 188 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 181 | 31 | +150 |
| Common assault | 161 | 126 | +35 |
| Malicious damage | 133 | 130 | +3 |
| Commercial crime | 59 | 82 | -23 |
| Crimen injuria | 58 | 56 | +2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 48 | 42 | +6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 41 | 44 | -3 |
| Rape | 40 | 36 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 38 | 30 | +8 |
| Business burglary | 37 | 38 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 24 | 4 | +20 |
| Drug-related crime | 24 | 9 | +15 |
| Attempted murder | 10 | 9 | +1 |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| Murder | 7 | 16 | -9 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 8 | -4 |
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Arson | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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