Cambridge 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
Very High
in Eastern Cape
Reported crimes
2,106
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 0.6%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 19.4%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Theft from vehicle dropped significantly (-45) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+55).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 379 |
| Theft from vehicle | 297 |
| Common assault | 252 |
| Malicious damage | 203 |
| Aggravated robbery | 143 |
| Drug-related crime | 139 |
| Serious assault | 129 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 122 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 379 | 380 | -1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 297 | 342 | -45 |
| Common assault | 252 | 236 | +16 |
| Malicious damage | 203 | 168 | +35 |
| Aggravated robbery | 143 | 115 | +28 |
| Drug-related crime | 139 | 113 | +26 |
| Serious assault | 129 | 129 | 0 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 122 | 67 | +55 |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 111 | -5 |
| Business burglary | 100 | 121 | -21 |
| Common robbery | 51 | 65 | -14 |
| Rape | 35 | 45 | -10 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 24 | 18 | +6 |
| Culpable homicide | 17 | 16 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 17 | 32 | -15 |
| Crimen injuria | 16 | 48 | -32 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 16 | 26 | -10 |
| Murder | 14 | 15 | -1 |
| Attempted murder | 13 | 10 | +3 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 16 | -8 |
| Carjacking | 6 | 11 | -5 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 6 | 17 | -11 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 7 | -6 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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