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Ezibeleni Crime Statistics

Ezibeleni Precinct |Chris Hani
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error

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Ezibeleni is a suburb in Chris Hani, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Ezibeleni precinct area (covering Ezibeleni) increased 4.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 915 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 38.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (189 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+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

High

in Eastern Cape · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

915

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.9%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 38.2%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Ezibeleni precinct area (covering Ezibeleni) rose 4.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 86% above provincial median
Contact crime: 75% above provincial median
Property crime: 42% 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

15

↓ 11.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

332

↑ 3.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

147

↑ 7.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

436

↑ 5.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ezibeleni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		189
Serious assault		141
Common assault		109
Residential burglary		103
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		67
Malicious damage		54
Crimen injuria		52
Rape		40
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Other precincts in Chris Hani

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Henderson

9 crimes ↓ 25%

Ida

27 crimes ↑ 22.7%

Tylden

50 crimes ↑ 4.2%

Kleinbulhoek

119 crimes ↑ 26.6%

Thornhill Ciskei

155 crimes ↑ 17.4%

Bholothwa

175 crimes → 1.7%
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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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