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 4,618 crimes in the latest period. Of these, 12 precincts are improving, 15 are worsening, and 2 are stable.
4.6k
Total crimes
12
Improving
15
Worsening
2
Stable
District avg. trend
+2.2%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Provincial avg. trend
+3.0%
Eastern Cape average
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 29 precincts in Chris Hani.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Chris Hani are moving the most?
Of 29 precincts, 12 saw crime decrease and 15 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Biggest decreases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | 5-year change | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Ida | -60.0% | improved |
| Henderson | -55.6% | improved |
| Tylden | -51.5% | improved |
| Bridge Camp | -39.4% | improved |
| Ilinge | -36.4% | improved |
| Dordrecht | -33.0% | improved |
| Dalasile | -28.1% | improved |
| Indwe | -21.5% | improved |
| Cacadu | -19.7% | improved |
| Khowa | -19.0% | improved |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change vs prior year for 2026-2027 vs 2025-2026. 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 | 2 | ↓60.0% |
| 2 | Ida | 2 | ↓50.0% |
| 3 | Tylden | 4 | ↓71.4% |
| 4 | Thornhill Ciskei | 32 | ↑3.2% |
| 5 | Bholothwa | 37 | →0.0% |
| 6 | Bridge Camp | 38 | ↓26.9% |
| 7 | Kleinbulhoek | 49 | ↑88.5% |
| 8 | Ilinge | 51 | ↓13.6% |
| 9 | Hofmeyr | 52 | ↓11.9% |
| 10 | Sterkstroom | 57 | ↑21.3% |
| 11 | Indwe | 61 | ↓3.2% |
| 12 | Dordrecht | 73 | ↓16.1% |
| 13 | Ntabethemba | 83 | ↑102.4% |
| 14 | Glen Grey | 84 | ↑12.0% |
| 15 | Tarkastad | 86 | ↑30.3% |
| 16 | Molteno | 91 | ↑4.6% |
| 17 | Dalasile | 108 | ↑12.5% |
| 18 | Khowa | 142 | ↑31.5% |
| 19 | Tsomo | 161 | ↓6.4% |
| 20 | Middelburg (Eastern Cape) | 216 | →1.4% |
| 21 | Ezibeleni | 218 | ↑9.5% |
| 22 | Cala | 225 | ↑7.1% |
| 23 | Cacadu | 232 | ↑6.4% |
| 24 | Cofimvaba | 283 | ↑21.5% |
| 25 | Whittlesea | 299 | ↓7.1% |
| 26 | Mlungisi | 409 | ↑4.9% |
| 27 | Ngcobo | 447 | ↑10.1% |
| 28 | Nxuba | 492 | ↓22.5% |
| 29 | Komani | 584 | ↓12.7% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported 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: 2026-2027 vs 2025-2026
- 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. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →