Alice vs Makhanda: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Makhanda had 31 fewer reported crimes than Alice in Apr–Jun 2026 (407 vs 438 — 7% fewer than Alice).
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
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (69)
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
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (63)
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: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs · In Makhanda: All theft not mentioned elsewhere
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 in Apr–Jun 2026 (407 vs 438 — 7% fewer than Alice). 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 in Apr–Jun 2026, 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.