Chris Hani Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 29 precincts in Chris Hani
District Overview
The big picture for Chris Hani
Chris Hani has 29 police precincts reporting a combined 13,541 crimes in the latest period. Of these, 7 precincts are improving, 14 are worsening, and 8 are stable.
13.5k
Total crimes
7
Improving
14
Worsening
8
Stable
District avg. trend
+5.7%
vs Apr–Dec 2024
Provincial avg. trend
+4.4%
Eastern Cape average
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024. 29 precincts in Chris Hani.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Chris Hani are moving the most?
Of 29 precincts, 7 saw crime decrease and 14 saw crime increase vs Apr–Dec 2024. Here are the most significant movers.
Biggest decreases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | 5-year change | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson | -37.3% | improved |
| Dalasile | -32.2% | improved |
| Ilinge | -26.7% | improved |
| Tarkastad | -18.6% | improved |
| Dordrecht | -15.4% | improved |
| Sterkstroom | -11.1% | improved |
| Indwe | -7.8% | improved |
| Bridge Camp | -4.0% | improved |
| Khowa | 0.0% | stable |
| Komani | 0.0% | stable |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change vs prior year for 2025-2026 vs 2024-2025. Five-year change compares earliest and latest complete annual periods.
Precinct Rankings
All 29 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Chris Hani ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henderson | 8 | →0.0% |
| 2 | Ida | 15 | →0.0% |
| 3 | Tylden | 33 | ↓17.0% |
| 4 | Kleinbulhoek | 96 | ↑47.1% |
| 5 | Thornhill Ciskei | 119 | ↑33.6% |
| 6 | Bholothwa | 124 | →1.8% |
| 7 | Hofmeyr | 140 | ↓24.6% |
| 8 | Sterkstroom | 148 | ↓3.4% |
| 9 | Ntabethemba | 153 | ↑22.2% |
| 10 | Ilinge | 172 | ↑27.9% |
| 11 | Bridge Camp | 185 | ↓8.2% |
| 12 | Tarkastad | 199 | ↑10.4% |
| 13 | Indwe | 204 | →0.4% |
| 14 | Dordrecht | 250 | ↑7.8% |
| 15 | Molteno | 259 | ↑3.6% |
| 16 | Glen Grey | 287 | ↓4.3% |
| 17 | Dalasile | 298 | ↑10.0% |
| 18 | Khowa | 326 | ↓5.6% |
| 19 | Tsomo | 537 | ↑21.6% |
| 20 | Ezibeleni | 600 | ↓6.0% |
| 21 | Middelburg (Eastern Cape) | 653 | →1.3% |
| 22 | Cala | 685 | ↑11.3% |
| 23 | Cacadu | 737 | ↑6.4% |
| 24 | Cofimvaba | 764 | →1.4% |
| 25 | Whittlesea | 907 | →1.7% |
| 26 | Mlungisi | 1,211 | →1.5% |
| 27 | Ngcobo | 1,340 | ↑13.4% |
| 28 | Komani | 1,442 | ↑5.7% |
| 29 | Nxuba | 1,649 | ↑16.0% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024. Ranked by total reported serious crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 29 precincts in Chris Hani, Eastern Cape
- Change vs prior year uses the period: 2025-2026 vs 2024-2025
- COVID recovery compares 2018-2019 (pre-COVID) to 2022-2023 (post-COVID) financial years
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type.
- This analysis 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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