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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).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

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.