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Dimbaza Precinct

Buffalo City|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Dimbaza remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,558 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 31.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (294 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-67). 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

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DimbazaIlithaNdevanaPhakamisa

Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,558

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.6%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 31.5%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Dimbaza has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Dimbaza precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		294
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		240
Residential burglary		162
Malicious damage		141
Common assault		121
Crimen injuria		104
Attempted murder		93
Aggravated robbery		76
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault294361-67
All theft not mentioned elsewhere240234+6
Residential burglary162167-5
Malicious damage141134+7
Common assault121117+4
Crimen injuria10495+9
Attempted murder9332+61
Aggravated robbery76114-38
Business burglary5841+17
Rape4449-5
Stock-theft4146-5
Drug-related crime3221+11
Common robbery3136-5
Commercial crime2723+4
Murder1833-15
Theft from vehicle1718-1
Kidnapping147+7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition107+3
Culpable homicide910-1
Sexual assault78-1
Arson67-1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs49-5
Attempted sexual offences35-2
Vehicle theft330
Public violence24-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
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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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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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