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Mzamomhle Crime Statistics

Indwe Precinct |Chris Hani
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Mzamomhle 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, Mavuya, Phumlani, Sonwabile.
Mzamomhle is a suburb in Chris Hani, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Indwe precinct area (covering Mzamomhle) decreased 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 295 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 5.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (70 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+13). 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

295

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 3.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 5.1%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Indwe precinct area (covering Mzamomhle) dropped 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 40% below provincial median
Contact crime: 27% below provincial median
Property crime: 37% below 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

2

↓ 50% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

139

↑ 2.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

65

↓ 17.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

91

↑ 1.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Indwe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		70
Common assault		40
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		25
Residential burglary		24
Crimen injuria		22
Business burglary		21
Malicious damage		20
Stock-theft		17
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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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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 Mzamomhle.

IndweManyanoMavuyaPhumlaniSonwabile
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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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