Chalumna 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
Low
in Eastern Cape
Reported crimes
161
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 16%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 28.7%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Theft from vehicle dropped significantly (-14) while Drug-related crime increased (+5).
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 |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 42 |
| Theft from vehicle | 22 |
| Residential burglary | 17 |
| Malicious damage | 11 |
| Drug-related crime | 10 |
| Common assault | 9 |
| Rape | 8 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 7 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 42 | 46 | -4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 22 | 36 | -14 |
| Residential burglary | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Malicious damage | 11 | 21 | -10 |
| Drug-related crime | 10 | 5 | +5 |
| Common assault | 9 | 15 | -6 |
| Rape | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Stock-theft | 7 | 4 | +3 |
| Murder | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Business burglary | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Carjacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 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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