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Msobomvu Precinct

Amathole|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Msobomvu decreased 12.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 847 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 33.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (173 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-32). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

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Crime volume

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

847

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 12.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 33.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Msobomvu decreased 12.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Msobomvu precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		173
Residential burglary		85
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		72
Common assault		58
Aggravated robbery		55
Malicious damage		53
Rape		51
Commercial crime		39
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault173176-3
Residential burglary85117-32
All theft not mentioned elsewhere7283-11
Common assault5859-1
Aggravated robbery5561-6
Malicious damage5375-22
Rape5147+4
Commercial crime3938+1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3534+1
Drug-related crime2938-9
Theft from vehicle2932-3
Stock-theft2726+1
Crimen injuria2422+2
Murder2018+2
Attempted murder1526-11
Culpable homicide1418-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1417-3
Common robbery1117-6
Business burglary1027-17
Vehicle theft717-10
Arson62+4
Kidnapping54+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children53+2
Sexual assault56-1
Attempted sexual offences23-1
Contact sexual offences21+1
Abduction110
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting03-3
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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Hogsback

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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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