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Victoria Park Crime Statistics

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Victoria Park falls within the Mlungisi police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Mlungisi.
Victoria Park is a suburb in Chris Hani, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Mlungisi precinct area (covering Victoria Park) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,850 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (271 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-68). 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

1,850

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

0.8%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 4.9%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Mlungisi precinct area (covering Victoria Park) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 276% above provincial median
Contact crime: 275% above provincial median
Property crime: 219% 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

31

↓ 11.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

712

↑ 0.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

330

↓ 16.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

808

↑ 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mlungisi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
271
Serious assault
258
Residential burglary
210
Drug-related crime
207
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
167
Malicious damage
151
Crimen injuria
122
Theft from vehicle
74
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Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

Other suburbs served by Mlungisi police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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