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Mdantsane Crime Statistics

Buffalo City|1 suburb|Part of Mdantsane
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Mdantsane decreased 4.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,396 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 0.5% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (602 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-98). 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

Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

3,396

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 0.5%

in line with 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Mdantsane decreased 4.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mdantsane precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		602
Common assault		455
Serious assault		435
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		376
Residential burglary		258
Malicious damage		240
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		210
Crimen injuria		149
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime602588+14
Common assault455513-58
Serious assault435462-27
All theft not mentioned elsewhere376394-18
Residential burglary258356-98
Malicious damage240246-6
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs210117+93
Crimen injuria149114+35
Theft from vehicle117152-35
Commercial crime115131-16
Aggravated robbery96111-15
Rape9384+9
Business burglary5683-27
Murder3935+4
Common robbery3441-7
Shoplifting3329+4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2422+2
Vehicle theft1626-10
Attempted murder1012-2
Kidnapping880
Attempted sexual offences710-3
Sexual assault612-6
Stock-theft56-1
Arson42+2
Culpable homicide48-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children23-1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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