Dimbaza Precinct
See how Dimbaza compares to other Eastern Cape precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →
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
View 4 suburbs in this precinct
Crime volume
Very High
in Eastern Cape · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,004
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 25%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-73) while Attempted murder increased (+59).
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 | 217 |
| Residential burglary | 127 |
| Malicious damage | 99 |
| Common assault | 87 |
| Attempted murder | 78 |
| Crimen injuria | 77 |
| Aggravated robbery | 60 |
| Business burglary | 42 |
View full crime breakdown table
| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 217 | 290 | -73 |
| Residential burglary | 127 | 109 | +18 |
| Malicious damage | 99 | 103 | -4 |
| Common assault | 87 | 91 | -4 |
| Attempted murder | 78 | 19 | +59 |
| Crimen injuria | 77 | 69 | +8 |
| Aggravated robbery | 60 | 91 | -31 |
| Business burglary | 42 | 32 | +10 |
| Rape | 39 | 33 | +6 |
| Drug-related crime | 28 | 16 | +12 |
| Stock-theft | 26 | 31 | -5 |
| Common robbery | 25 | 28 | -3 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 17 | 27 | -10 |
| Theft from vehicle | 14 | 13 | +1 |
| Murder | 13 | 24 | -11 |
| Kidnapping | 12 | 5 | +7 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 10 | 8 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 9 | 10 | -1 |
| Arson | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Public violence | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Carjacking | 1 | 5 | -4 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
Other precincts in Buffalo City
Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about crime in Dimbaza
Check another area
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
- Full methodology →