Gonubie 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
High
in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
706
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.7%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
→ 1%
in line with 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-39) while Serious assault increased (+38).
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 | 176 |
| Residential burglary | 132 |
| Malicious damage | 60 |
| Theft from vehicle | 52 |
| Common assault | 51 |
| Aggravated robbery | 43 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 31 |
| Rape | 28 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 176 | 138 | +38 |
| Residential burglary | 132 | 171 | -39 |
| Malicious damage | 60 | 53 | +7 |
| Theft from vehicle | 52 | 51 | +1 |
| Common assault | 51 | 85 | -34 |
| Aggravated robbery | 43 | 25 | +18 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 31 | 20 | +11 |
| Rape | 28 | 23 | +5 |
| Drug-related crime | 21 | 24 | -3 |
| Sexual assault | 15 | 8 | +7 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 14 | 5 | +9 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 11 | 5 | +6 |
| Attempted murder | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Business burglary | 9 | 20 | -11 |
| Common robbery | 8 | 11 | -3 |
| Crimen injuria | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| Vehicle theft | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Murder | 6 | 11 | -5 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Carjacking | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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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