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Mlungisi Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error

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Mlungisi is a suburb in Amathole, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Stutterheim precinct area (covering Mlungisi) increased 29.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,122 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 26.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (205 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+128). 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

Very High

in Eastern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,122

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 29.4%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 26.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Stutterheim precinct area (covering Mlungisi) rose 29.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 264% above provincial median
Contact crime: 200% above provincial median
Property crime: 323% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

19

↑ 111.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

444

↑ 19% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

332

↑ 10.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

346

↑ 78.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Stutterheim precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary
205
Serious assault
199
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
143
Common assault
90
Malicious damage
89
Aggravated robbery
60
Theft from vehicle
46
Rape
42
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2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Mlungisi.

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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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