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Ngqamakhwe Precinct

Amathole|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ngqamakhwe increased 10.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,051 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 6.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (211 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-24). 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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NgqamakhweNqamakwe

Crime volume

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

1,051

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 10.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 6.2%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ngqamakhwe rose 10.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ngqamakhwe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		211
Stock-theft		105
Malicious damage		99
Residential burglary		93
Rape		83
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		80
Murder		72
Common assault		64
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault211235-24
Stock-theft10586+19
Malicious damage9976+23
Residential burglary9379+14
Rape8367+16
All theft not mentioned elsewhere8065+15
Murder7253+19
Common assault6458+6
Business burglary3853-15
Aggravated robbery3645-9
Commercial crime3330+3
Crimen injuria2923+6
Drug-related crime1719-2
Attempted murder139+4
Culpable homicide127+5
Common robbery1112-1
Sexual assault105+5
Theft from vehicle94+5
Shoplifting81+7
Vehicle theft75+2
Attempted sexual offences611-5
Kidnapping62+4
Arson43+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition440
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs12-1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Amathole

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Doringkloof

12 crimes ↓ 33.3%

Thomas River

19 crimes ↓ 34.5%

Khubusidrift

24 crimes ↓ 27.3%

Kolomane

32 crimes ↓ 3%

Hogsback

43 crimes ↓ 27.1%

Bholo

88 crimes ↑ 41.9%
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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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