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Engcobo Crime Statistics

Ngcobo Precinct |Chris Hani
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Engcobo falls within the Ngcobo police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Ngcobo.
Engcobo is a suburb in Chris Hani, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Ngcobo precinct area (covering Engcobo) increased 13.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,340 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 26.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (279 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+78). 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

1,340

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 13.4%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 26.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Ngcobo precinct area (covering Engcobo) rose 13.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 334% above provincial median
Contact crime: 291% above provincial median
Property crime: 282% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

75

↑ 2.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

579

↑ 1.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

300

↑ 14.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

461

↑ 31.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ngcobo precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		279
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		183
Stock-theft		130
Malicious damage		86
Rape		78
Murder		75
Residential burglary		71
Drug-related crime		68
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Other precincts in Chris Hani

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Henderson

8 crimes → 0%

Ida

15 crimes → 0%

Tylden

33 crimes ↓ 17%

Kleinbulhoek

96 crimes ↑ 47.1%

Thornhill Ciskei

119 crimes ↑ 33.6%

Bholothwa

124 crimes → 1.8%
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Other suburbs served by Ngcobo 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 Engcobo.

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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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