Buffalo City Crime Statistics

Buffalo City has 23 SAPS precincts covering 29 suburbs. In Apr 2025–Mar 2026, 11,729 contact crimes and 7,098 property crimes were reported. 9 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 9 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

Violent crimes

11,729

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

Property crimes

7,098

Apr 2025–Mar 2026

Improving

precincts with fewer crimes

Worsening

precincts with more crimes

Updated 29 May 2026 · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime by category in Buffalo City

See how each crime type ranks across Buffalo City precincts.

↓ Most improved

Chalumna↓ 25.7%Macleantown↓ 22.6%Beacon Bay↓ 15.7%

↑ Most worsened

Punzana↑ 30.7%Inyibiba↑ 17.1%Bhisho↑ 10.4%

How much crime is reported in each Buffalo City precinct?

Total reported crimes (Apr 2025–Mar 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Total reported crimes by precinct in this district, Apr 2025–Mar 2026
Precinct	Reported count	Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Cambridge	4,186	↑3.4%
East London	4,063	↓7.9%
Qonce	3,575	→0.9%
Mdantsane	3,396	↓4.7%
Duncan Village	1,878	↑2.2%
Vulindlela	1,583	→0.8%
Dimbaza	1,558	→1.6%
Inyibiba	1,515	↑17.1%
Kugompo	1,493	↑10.2%
Buffalo Flats	1,467	↑8.7%
Beacon Bay	1,394	↓15.7%
Gonubie	1,240	→1.2%
Scenery Park	1,167	→0.2%
Bhisho	1,041	↑10.4%
Zele	793	↓5.8%
Tamara	378	↑3%
Punzana	366	↑30.7%
Kidds Beach	361	↓3.5%
Chalumna	252	↓25.7%
Macleantown	230	↓22.6%

Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025)

All SAPS precincts in Buffalo City

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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.