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Berlin Crime Statistics

Bhisho Precinct |Buffalo City
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 11.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 613 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 63.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (162 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+50). 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

613

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 11.8%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 63.1%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Bhisho precinct area (covering Berlin) rose 11.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 99% above provincial median
Contact crime: 77% above provincial median
Property crime: 61% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

5

↓ 28.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

262

↑ 18% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

126

↓ 29.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

225

↑ 53.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bhisho precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		162
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		93
Malicious damage		77
Residential burglary		63
Common assault		45
Drug-related crime		27
Theft from vehicle		27
Stock-theft		21
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Buffalo City

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Chalumna

161 crimes ↓ 16%

Macleantown

164 crimes ↓ 19.8%

Ntabozuko

201 crimes ↓ 6%

Kidds Beach

267 crimes ↑ 26.7%

Tamara

268 crimes ↑ 4.1%

Punzana

275 crimes ↑ 56.2%
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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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