Bhisho Precinct
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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
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Crime volume
High
in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
1,041
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 10.4%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 71.8%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-48) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+55).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 198 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 175 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 121 |
| Malicious damage | 98 |
| Residential burglary | 88 |
| Commercial crime | 68 |
| Common assault | 67 |
| Drug-related crime | 34 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 198 | 163 | +35 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 175 | 132 | +43 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 121 | 66 | +55 |
| Malicious damage | 98 | 91 | +7 |
| Residential burglary | 88 | 136 | -48 |
| Commercial crime | 68 | 71 | -3 |
| Common assault | 67 | 44 | +23 |
| Drug-related crime | 34 | 22 | +12 |
| Theft from vehicle | 33 | 45 | -12 |
| Stock-theft | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Business burglary | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 23 | 28 | -5 |
| Common robbery | 21 | 20 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 20 | 16 | +4 |
| Rape | 13 | 27 | -14 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Murder | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Attempted murder | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Shoplifting | 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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