Kugompo 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
Reported crimes
1,493
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 10.2%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Malicious damage dropped significantly (-13) while Drug-related crime increased (+54).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 250 |
| Commercial crime | 148 |
| Theft from vehicle | 146 |
| Serious assault | 134 |
| Drug-related crime | 118 |
| Common assault | 108 |
| Residential burglary | 96 |
| Business burglary | 90 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 250 | 241 | +9 |
| Commercial crime | 148 | 135 | +13 |
| Theft from vehicle | 146 | 144 | +2 |
| Serious assault | 134 | 99 | +35 |
| Drug-related crime | 118 | 64 | +54 |
| Common assault | 108 | 98 | +10 |
| Residential burglary | 96 | 77 | +19 |
| Business burglary | 90 | 93 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 88 | 90 | -2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 71 | 50 | +21 |
| Malicious damage | 59 | 72 | -13 |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 52 | -12 |
| Common robbery | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Rape | 22 | 20 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 19 | 11 | +8 |
| Crimen injuria | 18 | 19 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 11 | 17 | -6 |
| Murder | 10 | 12 | -2 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Attempted murder | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 8 | -2 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Stock-theft | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 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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