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Ndevana Crime Statistics

Ndevana Precinct |Buffalo City
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error

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Ndevana is a suburb in Buffalo City, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Ndevana precinct area (covering 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

Crime volume

Moderate

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

752

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

10.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 26.6%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Ndevana precinct area (covering Ndevana) dropped 10.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 53% above provincial median
Contact crime: 81% above provincial median
Property crime: 62% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

17

↑ 88.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

343

↓ 11.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

168

↑ 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

241

↓ 16.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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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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