Beacon Bay Crime Statistics
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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
Reported crimes
1,394
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 15.7%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 15%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-122) while Commercial crime increased (+13).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 258 |
| Commercial crime | 249 |
| Residential burglary | 219 |
| Serious assault | 190 |
| Common assault | 89 |
| Theft from vehicle | 84 |
| Malicious damage | 59 |
| Shoplifting | 39 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 258 | 279 | -21 |
| Commercial crime | 249 | 236 | +13 |
| Residential burglary | 219 | 341 | -122 |
| Serious assault | 190 | 196 | -6 |
| Common assault | 89 | 128 | -39 |
| Theft from vehicle | 84 | 80 | +4 |
| Malicious damage | 59 | 94 | -35 |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 43 | -4 |
| Drug-related crime | 35 | 26 | +9 |
| Aggravated robbery | 33 | 46 | -13 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 32 | 33 | -1 |
| Rape | 32 | 37 | -5 |
| Business burglary | 17 | 20 | -3 |
| Common robbery | 12 | 26 | -14 |
| Culpable homicide | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Murder | 8 | 10 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 7 | 14 | -7 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Public violence | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 14 | -12 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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