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Tarkastad Crime Statistics

Tarkastad Precinct |Chris Hani
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Tarkastad falls within the Tarkastad police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Tarkastad is a suburb in Chris Hani, Eastern Cape. Crime in the Tarkastad precinct area (covering Tarkastad) increased 22.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 321 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 12.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (74 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+17). 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

Moderate

in Eastern Cape · Low nationally

Reported crimes

321

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 22.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 12.3%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Tarkastad precinct area (covering Tarkastad) rose 22.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 35% below provincial median
Contact crime: 16% below provincial median
Property crime: 25% below 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

3

→ 0% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

159

↑ 19.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

78

↑ 25.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

84

↑ 23.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Tarkastad precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		74
Common assault		57
Residential burglary		45
Stock-theft		25
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		22
Malicious damage		19
Commercial crime		13
Rape		13
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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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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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