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Xhora Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error

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Xhora is a suburb in Buffalo City, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Vulindlela precinct area (covering Xhora) increased 7.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 993 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 18.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (190 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+30). 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 18.1%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Vulindlela precinct area (covering Xhora) rose 7.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 222% above provincial median
Contact crime: 228% above provincial median
Property crime: 182% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

34

↑ 13.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

486

↑ 3.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

221

↑ 11.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

286

↑ 13.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Vulindlela precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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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.

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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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