Skip to main content
SafeSuburb logo SafeSuburb

Xhora Crime Statistics

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

Xhora spans 2 police precincts — which one covers you?

All data below updates based on your selection. Why does this suburb have two precincts?

Xhora is a suburb in Buffalo City, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Vulindlela precinct area (covering Xhora) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,583 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 17.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (256 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+34). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Vulindlela compares to other Eastern Cape precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 →

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 · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,583

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.8%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 17.5%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Vulindlela precinct area (covering Xhora) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 222% above provincial median
Contact crime: 231% above provincial median
Property crime: 180% 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

40

↑ 8.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

629

↑ 0.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

290

↑ 6.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

664

↓ 1.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Vulindlela precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		256
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		252
Residential burglary		178
Common assault		159
Malicious damage		157
Drug-related crime		79
Commercial crime		76
Aggravated robbery		65
Share this page
WhatsApp

Compare with nearby areas

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%
See all precincts in Buffalo City →

Compare Xhora

Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

More comparisons →

Other suburbs served by Vulindlela police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Xhora.

ElliotdaleVulindlela
View full Vulindlela precinct overview →

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about crime in Xhora

Check another area

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
  • Full methodology →

Economic Context

Property affordability is shaped by SA's broader economic environment.