East London vs Qonce: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Qonce had 463 fewer reported crimes than East London in Apr–Jun 2026 (887 vs 1,350 — 34% fewer than East London).
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
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (211)
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
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (138)
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: All theft not mentioned elsewhere · In Qonce: All theft not mentioned elsewhere
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 in Apr–Jun 2026 (887 vs 1,350 — 34% fewer than East London). 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 in Apr–Jun 2026, 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.