East London vs Qonce: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Qonce had 463 fewer reported crimes than East London (887 vs 1,350 — 34% difference).
East London
Kugompo precinct
Total crimes
1,350
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 5.7% more crimes
Crime split
364 violent · 352 property · 634 other
8 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (184)
Qonce
Qonce precinct
Total crimes
887
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 12.3% more crimes
Crime split
216 violent · 156 property · 515 other
4 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (82)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Qonce had 463 fewer reported crimes (887 vs 1,350)
- 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 463 fewer reported crimes than East London (887 vs 1,350 — 34% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in East London vs Qonce?
East London (Kugompo precinct) reported 1,350 crimes, while Qonce (Qonce precinct) reported 887 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.