East London vs Qonce: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Qonce had 1,231 fewer reported crimes than East London (1,998 vs 3,229 — 38% difference).
East London
East London precinct
Total crimes
3,229
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 4.9% fewer crimes
Crime split
1,205 violent · 942 property · 1,082 other
39 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (380)
Qonce
Qonce precinct
Total crimes
1,998
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 2.5% fewer crimes
Crime split
732 violent · 468 property · 798 other
30 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (234)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Qonce had 1,231 fewer reported crimes (1,998 vs 3,229)
- Most reported crime in East London: Theft from vehicle · In Qonce: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East London safer than Qonce?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Qonce had 1,231 fewer reported crimes than East London (1,998 vs 3,229 — 38% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in East London vs Qonce?
East London (East London precinct) reported 3,229 serious crimes, while Qonce (Qonce precinct) reported 1,998 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.