Vulindlela 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
993
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 7.8%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 18.1%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-16) while Common assault increased (+30).
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 | 190 |
| Residential burglary | 140 |
| Common assault | 123 |
| Malicious damage | 118 |
| Drug-related crime | 63 |
| Aggravated robbery | 54 |
| Rape | 50 |
| Murder | 34 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 190 | 206 | -16 |
| Residential burglary | 140 | 113 | +27 |
| Common assault | 123 | 93 | +30 |
| Malicious damage | 118 | 97 | +21 |
| Drug-related crime | 63 | 40 | +23 |
| Aggravated robbery | 54 | 66 | -12 |
| Rape | 50 | 43 | +7 |
| Murder | 34 | 30 | +4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 33 | 35 | -2 |
| Business burglary | 32 | 36 | -4 |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 26 | +3 |
| Common robbery | 23 | 21 | +2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 16 | 13 | +3 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 13 | 14 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 12 | 7 | +5 |
| Crimen injuria | 11 | 9 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 11 | 9 | +2 |
| Attempted murder | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| Kidnapping | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 6 | 13 | -7 |
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 9 | -6 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Carjacking | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Public violence | 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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