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Mavuya Crime Statistics

Indwe Precinct |Chris Hani
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Mavuya falls within the Indwe police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Indwe, Manyano, Mzamomhle, Phumlani, Sonwabile.
Mavuya is a suburb in Chris Hani, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Indwe precinct area (covering Mavuya) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 204 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 7.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (55 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+9). 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

Moderate

in Eastern Cape · Low nationally

Reported crimes

204

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 0.4%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 7.8%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Indwe precinct area (covering Mavuya) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 34% below provincial median
Contact crime: 30% below provincial median
Property crime: 32% below 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

2

↓ 33.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

104

↑ 3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

53

↓ 7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

47

↑ 4.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Indwe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
55
Common assault
28
Business burglary
19
Residential burglary
18
Malicious damage
15
Stock-theft
13
Crimen injuria
12
Aggravated robbery
9
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Other suburbs served by Indwe police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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