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Berlin Crime Statistics

Bhisho Precinct |Buffalo City
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Berlin falls within the Bhisho police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bhisho, Ntabozuko.
Berlin is a suburb in Buffalo City, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Bhisho precinct area (covering Berlin) increased 10.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,041 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 71.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (198 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+55). 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

1,041

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 10.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 71.8%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Bhisho precinct area (covering Berlin) rose 10.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 112% above provincial median
Contact crime: 76% above provincial median
Property crime: 71% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

5

↓ 28.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

334

↑ 12.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

177

↓ 24.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

530

↑ 28.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bhisho precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Other precincts in Buffalo City

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Macleantown

230 crimes ↓ 22.6%

Chalumna

252 crimes ↓ 25.7%

Ntabozuko

320 crimes ↑ 4.2%

Kidds Beach

361 crimes ↓ 3.5%

Punzana

366 crimes ↑ 30.7%

Tamara

378 crimes ↑ 3%
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Other suburbs served by Bhisho police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Berlin.

BhishoNtabozuko
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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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