Alice vs Makhanda: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Makhanda had 31 fewer reported crimes than Alice (407 vs 438 — 7% difference).
Alice
Alice precinct
Total crimes
438
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 9.7% fewer crimes
Crime split
131 violent · 84 property · 223 other
3 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (64)
Makhanda
Makhanda precinct
Total crimes
407
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 21.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
140 violent · 80 property · 187 other
4 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (51)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Makhanda had 31 fewer reported crimes (407 vs 438)
- 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 31 fewer reported crimes than Alice (407 vs 438 — 7% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Alice vs Makhanda?
Alice (Alice precinct) reported 438 crimes, while Makhanda (Makhanda precinct) reported 407 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.