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Ndevana Precinct

Buffalo City|0 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ndevana decreased 10.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 752 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 26.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (182 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-43). 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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Crime volume

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

752

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 10.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 26.6%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ndevana decreased 10.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ndevana precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		182
Residential burglary		80
Malicious damage		70
Common assault		55
Business burglary		49
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		48
Aggravated robbery		39
Crimen injuria		28
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault182225-43
Residential burglary80109-29
Malicious damage7079-9
Common assault5553+2
Business burglary4927+22
All theft not mentioned elsewhere4879-31
Aggravated robbery3942-3
Crimen injuria2830-2
Rape2732-5
Drug-related crime2622+4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children2330-7
Stock-theft2112+9
Murder179+8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs1520-5
Theft from vehicle148+6
Commercial crime1012-2
Attempted murder915-6
Common robbery96+3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition93+6
Attempted sexual offences54+1
Sexual assault54+1
Vehicle theft47-3
Culpable homicide330
Arson23-1
Kidnapping220
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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Chalumna

252 crimes ↓ 25.7%

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Punzana

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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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