Question 1

Is the Molteno area safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Molteno SAPS precinct recorded 398 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — up 5.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 3 murders were reported. It sits in the "Moderate" crime-volume tier for Eastern Cape precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in the Molteno precinct?

Accepted Answer

The Molteno SAPS precinct reported 398 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is up 5.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Question 3

Has crime in the Molteno precinct increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Molteno SAPS precinct has increased 5.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 398 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in the Molteno precinct?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime category in the Molteno SAPS precinct is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.

Question 5

What suburbs does the Molteno police station cover?

Accepted Answer

The Molteno SAPS precinct covers: Molteno. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.

Crime category	Reported count
Serious assault	110
Residential burglary	49
Common assault	42
Drug-related crime	33
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	30
Malicious damage	23
Stock-theft	21
Rape	19

Category	2025-2026	2024-2025	Change
Serious assault	110	119	-9
Residential burglary	49	45	+4
Common assault	42	39	+3
Drug-related crime	33	24	+9
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	30	29	+1
Malicious damage	23	29	-6
Stock-theft	21	18	+3
Rape	19	14	+5
Commercial crime	16	5	+11
Business burglary	12	10	+2
Crimen injuria	5	4	+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	5	3	+2
Shoplifting	5	5	0
Common robbery	4	6	-2
Culpable homicide	4	1	+3
Sexual assault	4	0	+4
Murder	3	5	-2
Theft from vehicle	3	4	-1
Attempted sexual offences	2	2	0
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	2	4	-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	2	0	+2
Aggravated robbery	2	7	-5
Attempted murder	1	3	-2
Kidnapping	1	2	-1
Abduction	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0
Contact sexual offences	0	0	0
Public violence	0	0	0
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	0	0	0
Vehicle theft	0	0	0

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