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Sandringham Crime Statistics

Komani Precinct |Chris Hani
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Sandringham falls within the Komani police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Aloevale, Balmoral, Bergsig, Blue Rise, Ezibeleni and 13 more.
Sandringham is a suburb in Chris Hani, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Komani precinct area (covering Sandringham) increased 5.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,550 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (340 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+63). 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

Very High

in Eastern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,550

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.2%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Komani precinct area (covering Sandringham) rose 5.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 418% above provincial median
Contact crime: 212% above provincial median
Property crime: 373% above 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

23

↑ 15% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

593

↑ 7.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

490

↓ 6.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,467

↑ 8.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Komani precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		340
Commercial crime		340
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		314
Drug-related crime		219
Common assault		191
Residential burglary		190
Serious assault		186
Theft from vehicle		121
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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 Komani police station

19 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

AloevaleBalmoralBergsigBlue RiseEzibeleniHewuIlingeKingswayKomaniKomani ParkMadeira ParkMlungisiQueenstownSadaTop TownVictoria ParkWhittleseaWindsor
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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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