Alice vs Makhanda: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Makhanda had 200 fewer reported crimes than Alice (1,052 vs 1,252 — 16% difference).
Alice
Alice precinct
Total crimes
1,252
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 6.1% more crimes
Crime split
531 violent · 239 property · 482 other
18 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (269)
Makhanda
Makhanda precinct
Total crimes
1,052
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 6.7% fewer crimes
Crime split
478 violent · 282 property · 292 other
7 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (213)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Makhanda had 200 fewer reported crimes (1,052 vs 1,252)
- Makhanda is improving while Alice is worsening
- Most reported crime in Alice: Serious assault · In Makhanda: Common assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alice safer than Makhanda?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Makhanda had 200 fewer reported crimes than Alice (1,052 vs 1,252 — 16% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Alice vs Makhanda?
Alice (Alice precinct) reported 1,252 serious crimes, while Makhanda (Makhanda precinct) reported 1,052 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.