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Ezibeleni Crime Statistics

Ezibeleni Precinct |Chris Hani
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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) decreased 6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 600 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 34.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (145 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+29). 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

600

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 34.5%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Ezibeleni precinct area (covering Ezibeleni) decreased 6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 94% above provincial median
Contact crime: 57% above provincial median
Property crime: 46% 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

13

↑ 8.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

232

↓ 12.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

115

↑ 13.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

253

↓ 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ezibeleni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		145
Serious assault		103
Residential burglary		80
Common assault		70
Crimen injuria		36
Malicious damage		32
Rape		29
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		26
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Other precincts in Chris Hani

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Henderson

8 crimes → 0%

Ida

15 crimes → 0%

Tylden

33 crimes ↓ 17%

Kleinbulhoek

96 crimes ↑ 47.1%

Thornhill Ciskei

119 crimes ↑ 33.6%

Bholothwa

124 crimes → 1.8%
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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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