Buffalo City Crime Statistics
Buffalo City has 22 SAPS precincts covering 28 suburbs. In Apr–Dec 2025, 8,967 contact crimes and 5,279 property crimes were reported. 10 precincts reported fewer total crimes than the prior year; 8 reported more. Raw counts are not adjusted for population — larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
8,967
Apr–Dec 2025
Property crimes
5,279
Apr–Dec 2025
Improving
10
precincts with fewer crimes
Worsening
8
precincts with more crimes
↓ Most improved
↑ Most worsened
How much crime is reported in each Buffalo City precinct?
Total reported serious crimes (Apr–Dec 2025). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Dec 2024.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| East London | 3,229 | ↓4.9% |
| Mdantsane | 2,294 | →0.7% |
| Cambridge | 2,106 | →0.6% |
| Qonce | 1,998 | ↓2.5% |
| Duncan Village | 1,232 | →0.1% |
| Dimbaza | 1,004 | ↓3% |
| Vulindlela | 993 | ↑7.8% |
| Inyibiba | 948 | ↑21.9% |
| Buffalo Flats | 929 | ↑10.1% |
| Scenery Park | 800 | ↑2.6% |
| Gonubie | 706 | →1.7% |
| Beacon Bay | 691 | ↓22.9% |
| Bhisho | 613 | ↑11.8% |
| Zele | 544 | ↓6.1% |
| Punzana | 275 | ↑56.2% |
| Tamara | 268 | ↑4.1% |
| Kidds Beach | 267 | ↑26.7% |
| Macleantown | 164 | ↓19.8% |
| Chalumna | 161 | ↓16% |
Bar = total crimes · ↓ improving · ↑ worsening · → stable (vs Apr–Dec 2024)
All SAPS precincts in Buffalo City
Beacon Bay
Bhisho
Buffalo Flats
Cambridge
Chalumna
Dimbaza
Duncan Village
East London
Gonubie
Inyibiba
Kidds Beach
Macleantown
Mdantsane
Punzana
Qonce
Scenery Park
Tamara
Vulindlela
Zele
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.