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Willowvale Crime Statistics

Willowvale Precinct |Amathole
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Willowvale falls within the Willowvale police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Willowvale is a suburb in Amathole, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Willowvale precinct area (covering Willowvale) decreased 8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 709 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 15.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (198 cases). Murder saw the biggest decrease (-66). 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

709

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 8%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 15.1%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Willowvale precinct area (covering Willowvale) decreased 8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 130% above provincial median
Contact crime: 181% above provincial median
Property crime: 41% 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

58

↓ 53.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

416

↓ 15.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

111

↑ 18.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

182

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Willowvale precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		198
Rape		61
Murder		58
Residential burglary		53
Common assault		41
Drug-related crime		38
Malicious damage		37
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		29
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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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